Moving Boxes in Brisbane
Selecting appropriate moving boxes can sometimes be a bit tricky. On The Move Removals have put together a couple of tips to make packing and moving locally in Brisbane a breeze.

Selecting boxes
The boxes at your local supermarket or hardware store might be free – but they’re not designed to hold household items! Read the box! The chances are it says something about breakfast cereal or paint brushes. And a box full of either of those products is much lighter than a box of your kitchenware or novels.
Packing boxes are specifically designed for moving. They are strong, they are reinforced where they need to be reinforced, and there’s a convenient spot on the side for you to clearly label them. They are designed to pack neatly and flush next to, and on top of the next, making space for all your furniture and other belongings. But choosing the right number and types of boxes for your move can sometimes be a bit tricky.
And remember if its smaller than a Moving Box it needs to be in one.
Below you will find the types of moving boxes On The Move Removals can supply in Brisbane, their purpose and dimensions.
Large Box (Tea Chest Carton)
Tea Chest Cartons are larger boxes ideal for lighter and bulky items such as linen, cushions, toys, pots and pans etc. Dimensions: Length: 431 mm Width: 406 mm Height: 596 mm
Small Box (Book Carton)
Book Cartons are smaller boxes ideal for packing heavy and fragile items such as books, CDs, DVDs, glassware etc. Dimensions: Length: 406 mm Width: 298 mm Height: 431 mm
Clothing Box – (Porta-Robe or Wardrobe Box)
Porta-robe boxes allow you to hang clothing directly onto a steel rail. Perfect for business suits, dress or fragile/delicate clothing. Dimensions: Length: 595 mm Width: 479 mm Height: 1106 mm
Picture, Mirror or Painting Box
Ideal for small to medium sized pictures, paintings and mirrors. Dimensions: Length: 1040 mm Width: 75 mm Height: 775 mm
Archive Box
Designed for reliable stacking and great for documents, magazines, CDs and DVDs. Dimensions: Length: 390 mm Width: 306 mm Height: 260 mm
Now that you know which boxes you require, you will probably be pondering over how many you will need. You might surprise yourself with the amount of stuff hiding in cupboards or on shelves that need to be packed. We recommend ordering a few extra packing boxes just in case. We will always buy back any unused boxes at the full price you paid for them.

Below is an estimate of how many boxes you may need per number of bedrooms your home is.
1 bedroom 2 bedroom 3 bedroom 4 bedroom
10 x Large Box 15 x Large Box 30 x Large Box 45 x Large Box
15 x Small Box 20 x Small Box 35 x Small Box 50 x Small Box
5 + bedroom Wardrobe Filing Cabinet
60+ Large Box 1 x Porta-robe/3ft space 2 x Archive boxes/draw
80+ Small Box

Marking Boxes
Marking your packing boxes will help you as much as it does us. There are two main reasons to list the contents of your boxes, or at the very least, label them so you know which room the content belongs in:
1. It saves you having to cart boxes to the designated room after the removalists have gone.
2. You won’t be opening every single box to find that “must have” item in a hurry.
Don’t forget to use a good marking pen so you can read what you have written. You can also use different coloured pens, labels or stickers for different rooms to make moving a breeze.
Now that you have worked out what type and how many boxes you need, how do you get them?
On The Move Removals deliver boxes free of charge for all orders over $50.
Need a Brisbane Removalist? Need boxes and packing materials? Give us a call on 1300 66 84 36 today.

Brisbane removalist company, On TheMove Removals, have undertaken a commitment to become a NoCO2 organisation.

Social responsibility has been one of the most innovative and exciting phenomena of the twenty-first century. With climate change increasingly becoming an issue of central importance, there is a focus on government bodies, organisations and businesses to be progressive when it comes to operating in an environmentally friendly way.

Operating a modern business is no longer about the ‘bottom line’. Socially responsible businesses are taking their role and impact in society seriously and focussing on the ‘triple bottom line’- community, environment and profit.

When thinking about environmentally friendly business, about the last thing to come to mind is the furniture removal industry. A fleet of large trucks used to transport furniture is essential to core operations; and removalists are often required to drive in congested city traffic which is not conducive to fuel efficiency.

According to the Australian Department of Climate Change report ‘National Green House Gas Inventory, 2007’, road transportation made up 86.9% of Australia’s transport co2 emissions in 2007.

While some businesses can manage the carbon footprint generated by the use of trucks for distribution by limiting the use of trucks (the UK’s Marks and Spencer), and partnering with other companies to share distribution trucks (Nestle), the removalist industry relies on the use of trucks, not for distribution, but for their core activity.

Reducing carbon emissions in the removalist industry takes vigilance, commitment and creativity. One Brisbane removalist company, OnTheMove Removals, (http://www.1300OnTheMove.com.au) has taken up the challenge.

CEO and environmentalist, Michael Daniels, made a commitment to ‘going green’ in 2009.
“We have the benefit of a highly integrated team, with everyone from the drivers, to the office staff, to the managers invested in our vision to be an environmentally responsible organisation.”

Their first step was to introduce extensive training and education for drivers on driving best practices including the reduction of idling time and encouragement of route planning before each move to minimise time on the road.

The next was education about the most fuel efficient trucks, and how to maintain them so that fuel efficiency is optimised. 1300 On The Move Removals trucks are diesel, which drastically reduces carbon emissions. Diesel fuel allows drivers to get 40% more miles to the gallon than gasoline, and it burns cleaner.

Thirdly, 1300 On The Move Removals became members of Climate Friendly Organisation, to offset the carbon emissions that resulted from their operation. Climate Friendly Organisation allows for the purchase of carbon credits which are used to increase forestry plantation, renewable energy plantations and renewable energy projects in third world companies.

As well as actively seeking to reduce carbon emissions on a day to day business, the inevitable emissions occurring due to their operations are measured and offset.
The company offers incentives for recycled boxes, with a ‘buy back’ policy, and only uses boxes which have been made from recycled materials.

Around the office staff members are vigilant about operating in an environmentally conscious way. A staff member has been appointed the ‘Environment Ambassador’, and is responsible for researching and implementing environmentally friendly activities around the office.

The Environment Ambassador’s role involves simple tasks such as replacing plastic bags used for garbage with biodegradable or recycled paper bags, overseeing and enforcing their recycling systems, organising car pooling for staff, buying toilet paper made from recycled materials and ensuring computers are all turned off at the end of the day.

“Appointing a staff member as an Environment Ambassador not only helps us to maintain our environmental policies, but also gives the staff a sense of empowerment and morale” explains Michaels.

The team at 1300 On The Move has taken it upon themselves to become an environmentally responsible business, providing their clients with an eco-friendly option when it comes to moving house.
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1300 On The Move Removals is a Brisbane removalist company that strives to provide clients with a friendly, efficient and socially responsible service when they are moving house. Their vision is to be ‘Stress-Free Guaranteed’, offering clients peace of mind and a streamlined, pleasant moving experience.
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Great service,extremely efficient,everything ran smoothly..I am writing to advise how impressed I was with your company service from start to finish. We were initially referred to Michael and he promptly attended provided us with a quote and answered our concerns.. Upon contacting other removalist companies, we did not receive such personal service and their quotes were extremely varied and not as efficient. Michael answered every question we asked and provided more information about the service your company provides, leaving us feeling extremely comfortable with the fact that our move would run smoothly the main reason we chose to utilise your services.

Upon booking the move with On the move removals, we were contacted by natalie, another friendly, efficient person who made us feel that your company was again, extremely efficient.

The two men who moved our home on Friday were also extremely efficient and professional, in particular the young man (josh) who appeared to take charge and ensure that everything ran smoothly. His communication was excellent and he explained their procedure upon arriving at our house in full detail.

I believe you have many great staff and as a business owner myself understand it is extremely hard to find great staff. I feel that when you find a fantastic service these days (which is extremely rare) it is important to provide feedback and hope you find this feedback as important as we found the great service.

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