Hamilton moving supplies

Moving boxes in Hamilton? Rent reusable bins instead

Chasing down cardboard is the worst part of getting ready to move. Binsley delivers heavy-duty reusable moving bins anywhere in Hamilton for $5 per bin the first week, then collects them once your last bin is unpacked.

From a Durand walk-up to a Mountain bungalow, the bins arrive clean, stack flat on a dolly and fit through standard doorways and stairwells — no tape, no store run, no flattening boxes for the blue bin.

$5 per bin for the first week · $1.50 per bin each extra week · delivery & pickup included.

Reusable moving bins delivered as an alternative to cardboard moving boxes in Hamilton, Ontario

Cardboard moving boxes vs reusable bins in Hamilton

Reusable bins from BinsleyCardboard moving boxes
Cost$5 per bin first week, $1.50 after — delivery and pickup included$2–$5 per box, plus tape, plus a run to the store
TimeDelivered on a Mon, Wed or Fri you pickHours spent sourcing and assembling
StrengthRigid walls, 102 L, safe to stack loadedCrush under weight and after one move
WeatherSnap-on lids keep contents dryRuined by rain or a wet driveway
CleanlinessWashed and sanitized before every rentalUsed boxes can bring dust and pests
AfterwardsWe take them awayBreak down, store and recycle

How many bins replace your boxes in Hamilton?

Hamilton's mix of century homes, mid-rise apartments and Mountain bungalows means most moves land between 20 and 60 bins.

  • 1 bedroom apartment — around 20 bins
  • 2 bedroom home — around 40 bins
  • 3 bedroom house — around 60 bins

Not sure? Run the moving box calculator and your count carries straight into the order form.

Areas we deliver to in Hamilton

Free delivery and pickup across Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

  • Downtown & Durand
  • Westdale
  • Hamilton Mountain
  • Stoney Creek
  • Ancaster
  • Dundas
  • Waterdown
  • Corktown
  • Crown Point

Not sure if we reach you? Enter your postal code when you book and we'll confirm instantly.

Moving boxes in Hamilton: common questions

Where can I get moving boxes in Hamilton?

You can buy cardboard at hardware and storage stores or collect used boxes for free. The simpler option in Hamilton is renting reusable plastic moving bins from Binsley — they arrive at your door for $5 per bin the first week and we pick them up when you're unpacked.

How much does it cost to rent moving bins in Hamilton?

$5 per bin for the first week and $1.50 per bin for each extra week. Delivery and pickup in Hamilton are included, and only the first week is charged at checkout.

How many moving boxes or bins do I need in Hamilton?

Hamilton's mix of century homes, mid-rise apartments and Mountain bungalows means most moves land between 20 and 60 bins. As a rule of thumb, about 20 bins suits a 1 bedroom, 40 a 2 to 3 bedroom, and 60 or more a larger home. Each bin holds 102 litres, roughly a medium moving box.

Which parts of Hamilton do you deliver to?

We deliver across Hamilton, including Downtown & Durand, Westdale, Hamilton Mountain, Stoney Creek, Ancaster. Enter your postal code at checkout and we'll confirm instantly.

When can bins be delivered and picked up?

Deliveries and pickups run Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Choose your delivery day at checkout, then request pickup from your My Rentals page when you're finished.

Are reusable bins better than cardboard moving boxes?

For most moves, yes. One bin is reused for hundreds of moves and washed between each one, it won't collapse under weight, and the lid keeps everything dry — no tape, no assembly and nothing to recycle afterwards.

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Skip the cardboard in Hamilton

Bins from $5 each for the first week, delivered across Hamilton on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.