The quick answer
| Home | Typical bins | Our package |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / dorm | 15–25 | Little Move (25) |
| 1 bedroom | 20–30 | Little Move (25) + extras |
| 2 bedrooms | 35–45 | Just Right (40) |
| 3 bedrooms | 50–65 | Family Move (60) |
| 4 bedrooms | 70–90 | Big Move (80) |
| 5+ bedrooms | 95–130 | Whole House (100) + extras |
A Bin & Back bin is 27 gallons, about 30" × 20" × 15" (3.6 cubic feet), which is one and a half "large" cardboard boxes. One bin holds about 35 hardcover books, a full set of dinner plates and bowls, or two drawers of clothes. Because they're bigger than a box, you need fewer than you think.
Room by room
- Kitchen: 12–18. Always the most. Dishes, glasses, small appliances, the pantry. Nobody believes this until they open the third cabinet.
- Living room: 6–10. Books, electronics, decor, blankets, board games.
- Each bedroom: 8–12. Clothes, shoes, nightstand contents, closet overflow. Kids' rooms run high.
- Bathroom: 2–3 each. Towels, toiletries, the under-sink cabinet.
- Office: 6–10. Paper is heavy. Don't fill to the top.
- Garage / storage: 8–20. The wildcard. Tools, holiday decorations, sports gear, the "I'll sort it later" bins.
Why people run short
- They forget the garage. Walk it before you book.
- They under-count the kitchen. Open every cabinet, count shelves, multiply by two.
- They pack heavy things loosely. Books and dishes fill bins fast. Clothes compress.
- They keep "just a few" boxes. The whole point is not touching cardboard. Order enough bins.
Rule of thumb: count bedrooms, multiply by 15, add 10 for the kitchen, add 10 if you have a garage. Round up to the nearest package. Extra bins are $4 each and we'll bring more mid-rental if you need them.
Bin vs. box counts
If you've moved with cardboard before, use this: one bin ≈ 1.5 large boxes ≈ 2 medium boxes. A move that took 60 mixed cardboard boxes is about 35–40 bins.