Moving Tote RentalRent reusable moving bins & boxes across Guelph and the Tri-Cities

Rent heavy-duty reusable moving bins instead of buying cardboard boxes you'll throw away. Delivered to your door, picked up when you're done.

Free delivery · Free pickup · Free dolly · Up to 7 days · From $99

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What Is Moving Tote Rental?

Moving tote rental is exactly what it sounds like: instead of buying cardboard boxes, taping them together, and breaking them down afterwards, you rent a set of heavy-duty plastic totes for the length of your move. We drop them at your door, you pack at your own pace, and we collect them once you've unpacked.

Our totes are 52L (27-gallon), stack securely with attached lids, and hold up to rain, damp basements and tight stairwells. Every package includes a moving dolly, free local delivery and pickup, and up to 7 days with the totes — enough time to pack, move, and unpack without rushing.

The whole point is that nothing is left over. No flattened boxes in the garage in September, no recycling run, no bubble wrap in a landfill. You rent what you need, you use it, and it goes back into circulation for the next move.

How Tote Rental Works

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1. Book Your Dates

Tell us your move date and roughly how big your place is. We'll confirm the package size and a delivery window that works around your schedule.

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2. We Deliver Free

Totes and a free dolly arrive at your door — no truck to rent, no boxes to assemble, no tape. Delivery is free across our whole service area.

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3. Pack & Move

Load the totes, stack them, move them. Lids clip shut so nothing spills, and the dolly cuts the number of trips in half.

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4. We Pick Up

When you're unpacked, we collect the totes and the dolly from your new place. Nothing to store, nothing to flatten, nothing to recycle.

Tote Rental Pricing

One flat price per move. Every package includes the totes, a moving dolly, free delivery and pickup, and up to 7 days' rental, plus a refundable security deposit (from $100) returned in full after pickup.

Package Best for Price
Student / DormDorm rooms and residence move-ins, 12–18 totes$99
Studio / 1-BedroomStudios, one-bedroom apartments and condos, 24–32 totes$139
2-BedroomTwo-bedroom apartments, condos and small homes, 40–50 totes$189
3-BedroomMost family homes and townhouses, 58–72 totes$239
4+ Bedroom / CommercialLarge homes, office moves, staged listings — 90–130 totesFrom $299

Not sure which size you need? Try the free tote calculator or call (226) 780-8295.

Renting Totes vs Buying Cardboard Boxes

The honest comparison. Cardboard is cheaper per unit and easier to find at short notice. Reusable totes cost less overall for a full move, survive rain and stacking, and leave you with nothing to dispose of. Here's how they line up.

Rented totes Cardboard boxes
Cost, 2-bedroom move$189 all in$200–$350 in boxes, tape and wrap
AssemblyNone — lids clip shutFold and tape every box
Rain and dampWaterproofSags, tears, bottoms drop out
StackingInterlock securelyCrush under weight
AfterwardsWe collect themYou break down and recycle
Available same dayUsually, if we have stockYes, from any hardware store

Want the longer version? Read plastic totes vs cardboard boxes, what cardboard boxes actually cost, or what tote rental actually costs.

How Many Totes Will You Need?

A 52L tote holds roughly the same as a large moving box, but packs denser because it doesn't bulge. These ranges assume a normally furnished home; if you've lived somewhere a long time, size up.

Home size Totes needed Package
Dorm room / bachelor12–18Student / Dorm
Studio / 1-bedroom24–32Studio / 1-Bedroom
2-bedroom40–502-Bedroom
3-bedroom58–723-Bedroom
4+ bedrooms90–1304+ Bedroom / Commercial

Use the free tote calculator →

Where We Deliver

Free delivery and pickup anywhere within about a 45-minute drive of Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge. Pick your city for local pricing, neighbourhoods and timing.

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Student Move-In & Move-Out

Move-in weekend is our busiest time of year. If you're moving a student into residence, we deliver the totes to your home before the drive and collect them from campus once they're settled — so you're not hauling empty boxes back.

University of Guelph
Gryphon move-in totes
University of Waterloo
Warrior move-in totes
Wilfrid Laurier
Golden Hawk move-in totes
Conestoga College
Condor move-in totes

Moving Tote Rental FAQ

How much does it cost to rent moving totes?

Packages start at $99 for a studio or dorm move and run to $239 for a four- or five-bedroom home. The price covers the totes, a moving dolly, free delivery, free pickup and up to 7 days' rental. A refundable security deposit (from $100) is charged at booking and refunded in full once the totes come back in good condition.

How long can I keep the totes?

Every package includes up to 7 days with the totes, which covers packing, moving day and unpacking for most people. If your move is spread over a longer window, message us before the scheduled pickup and we'll arrange an extension.

Is the refundable deposit (from $100) refundable?

Yes, in full. That deposit is a security deposit, not a fee. It is charged alongside your package at booking and returned to the same card once the totes are back with their lids and in working shape. Normal moving wear costs you nothing — scuffs, dust and the odd scratch are expected. We only hold money back for a cracked tote, a missing lid, or totes that never come back.

Do you deliver to university residences?

Yes — residence move-in and move-out is our busiest stretch of the year. We drop the totes at your house before the drive up, then collect them from the residence once your student is unpacked, so nobody is folding cardboard in a parking lot. See the campus pages for University of Guelph, University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier and Conestoga College.

Are you a moving company?

No. We rent and deliver the totes; we don't pack, carry, drive or unload. You handle the move itself, or hire movers separately. If you'd like a recommendation for a local mover we're happy to point you to one.

Do you deliver and pick up for free?

Yes, anywhere within roughly a 45-minute drive of Guelph, Kitchener, Waterloo or Cambridge. Beyond that we can often still help — give us the address when you book and we'll tell you before you pay if a small surcharge applies.

Are the totes clean?

Every tote is wiped down and inspected between rentals. Anything cracked, stained or missing a lid is pulled from circulation rather than sent back out.

What if I order too many or too few totes?

Order generously. Unused totes can go back early at no charge, and if you run short we can usually top you up before moving day if we have stock. The tote calculator gets most people close on the first try.

Can I rent totes for an office or commercial move?

Yes. Office moves, staged listings and realtor clients are a regular part of what we do, usually on a custom quote based on volume and how long you need them. Get in touch with your square footage and dates and we'll put a number together.

Ready to Skip the Cardboard?

Book your totes today — free delivery, free pickup, and a free dolly with every package.

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