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AT A GLANCE
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| Features Compared |
Moving Blocks Containers |
Cardboard Boxes |
Generic Plastic Bins |
Capacity
|
2.6 cube (large)
2.0 cube (regular) |
2.0 cube |
2.6 cube |
Cost per unit
|
From $3.00 per
week (large)
From $2.50 per week (reg) |
Purchase $4.50
each (average) |
Purchase $22.00
each (average) |
Delivery
|
Yes - Delivery & Pickup |
No |
No |
Assembly
|
No - None needed |
Yes - Building and taping required |
No - None needed |
Waterproof
|
Yes |
No |
Somewhat - loose lids can leak |
Crush-Proof &
Tear-Proof
|
Yes - Hard Plastic |
No - Weak Cardboard |
No - Thin lids cave in from weight on top |
Handles for carrying
|
Yes |
Uncommon |
Sometimes |
Clean-Up
|
Easy - nests & stacks away; we pick up |
Hassle - must break down and dispose |
Easy - but needs to be stored |
Environmentally-Friendly
|
Yes - 1 container saves 3 trees (on average) |
No -boxes take up 30% of land fills |
Yes - 1 container saves 3 trees (on average) |
Security (Lockable?)
|
Yes |
No |
No |
