Planning On Moving To Or From Roosevelt Island In Near Future? Consider Using Rented Plastic Bins Instead Of Cardboard Boxes To Pack Your Stuff

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Are you planning on moving to or from Roosevelt Island? Not happy with the prospect of searching for and using cardboard boxes in which to pack your stuff? Consider an alternative to cardboard moving boxes by using rented plastic stackable bins. According to Bin-it:

Why is Bin-It the smart move?
It's no secret that moving is stressful, from finding a new place to settling in and everything in between. The actual physical process of moving your stuff from one place to the other can be the biggest drag of all, and it's definitely the least fun. When you Bin-It, you save hours of strain and frustration. We show up with stackable plastic bins, ready with labels for easy labeling. You pack them up, swiftly close the attached lids, load in your vehicle, and drive away. When you've finished unpacking, call or text us to come pick up the bins. You're done!

You Tube Video of Bin-it moving boxes

According to article in today's NY Times:

...  Bin-It and a similar service, Jugglebox Moving, have recently entered the New York moving market. Both deliver stacks of sturdy boxes and pick them up after the move is complete.

The boxes can be ordered online or by phone. Bin-It’s price for a one-bedroom move, with 25 boxes, is $109 plus a $30 service fee. At Jugglebox, a one-bedroom move with 35 boxes is $129. Other necessities, including wardrobe boxes, packing paper, labels and dollies, are available from each service....

I have not moved recently and have never used this company but I thought it might be a useful alternative to anyone who is moving in the near future.

What Is The Best Way To Remove Junk And Empty Out Contents Of Roosevelt Island Apartment?

Image From NY Times and not apartment in question.

A reader sent in the following question seeking assistance in removing junk and emptying out the contents from a Roosevelt Island apartment.

need to remove contents of family apartment in 546 ...we live out of state..any suggestions for removing contents of apartment?

Thank you.

Craigslist has an ad for a moving company that does junk removal services. There is also the national franchise 1 800 Got Junk but I have had no personal experience with either company.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

MOVING DAY

I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LACK OF POSTS THIS WEEK BUT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING AND DID NOT HAVE MUCH TIME TO POST NOR WAS I ABLE TO CONVENIENTLY ACCESS THE INTERNET. I AM SURE YOU ALL KNOW WHAT A LOVELY EXPERIENCE MOVING IS AND GETTING RID OF YEARS OF ACCUMULATED JUNK.

RELOCATED WITHIN ROOSEVELT ISLAND TO SOUTHTOWN AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO REMAINING ON THE ISLAND. I HOPE TO ASSIST IN DOING WHATEVER POSSIBLE TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS AMONG THE VARIOUS ISLAND CONSTITUENCIES RESULTING IN A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL WHO LIVE, WORK AND VISIT ROOSEVELT ISLAND.

I WANT TO USE SOME SPACE HERE TO THANK EACH AND EVERY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN READING THIS BLOG FOR THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS AND PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED THEIR OWN VIEWS AND QUESTIONS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION TO EACH POST. MY VIEW IS THAT THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF THIS BLOG WILL BE THE COMBINED DEDICATION AND WISDOM OF ALL THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTE THEIR THOUGHTS, IDEAS AND QUESTIONS.