where to buy cheap storage bins

[wishiwereindisney]

need to declutter and put away old toys, etc. - where is the best/cheapest place to buy plastic storage bins?

thanks!

 

[LJSquishy]

If you need larger bins (such as 18 gallon +), I don't know of anywhere that sells them cheaper than Walmart. They are under $5 each for that size. If you are wanting smaller bins with/without lids, sometimes The Dollar Tree has good options, but only if you are wanting bins smaller than a shoe box.

 

[pumpkinmomma]

Walmart is generally the cheapest, but check for sales. I got a bunch of large bins (18 gal, I think) at home depot about a month ago for about $4 each on sale. Target has good sales on the large bins at times, as well.

 

[ItsyBitsy]

Dollar Tree!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you need bigger sizes Wal-mart is next in line.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

big lots & ollies

 

[GBBTomorrow]

We have also bought them at Costco and IKEA. Costco's are generally of very good quality.

 

[mickimousemama]

Home Depot sells the larger totes for under $4 Walmart would be your second cheapest for under $5

 

[Friendly Frog]

Just an FYI- the cheapest totes I could find at my local Walmart were 5.99 for clear 56 quart ones. ( Yesterday) That was less then my Big Lots or Target.

 

[StuckInKS]

The best I could find at my Walmart were 10 gal for $4-$5 or 27-30 gal for $12. We could probably use 10+ of the 30 gal ones (preparing for a big move and would rather not use just cardboard boxes), so I really wish I could find them a little cheaper.

 

[kelleigh1]

Thanks for asking this. I really need to get some and didn't think of Dollar Tree. They just opened a new one in my town, so I know where I'll be going this weekend.

 

[TmF]

What is the quality like on the bins from dollar tree? Have they held up? We're they reliable or have you already had to replace them?

Just don't want to go cheap now and then have to constantly replace them.

Thanks

 

[DawnM]

Only Rubbermaid has held up for me. Sterilite all break.

So, you may need to spend more, but they will last longer.

 

[Shelly F - Ohio]

Its always interesting to see a thread that is over a year old get revived by a new person.

 

[tvguy]

Its always interesting to see a thread that is over a year old get revived by a new person.

I never pay attention to that. The information is still good. Topics cycle back around in new posts every few months anyway.

 

[DawnM]

Yeah, I don't pay attention either.

My guess is that the person who resurrected it had don't a search to get the info she/he was interested in and posted to the thread.

Not a big deal in this case IMO.

I never pay attention to that. The information is still good. Topics cycle back around in new posts every few months anyway.

 

[Jonathan Swift]

Suggestion: When getting these bins make sure they will fit on the shelving you have or intend to buy. The cheap plastic shelving they sell at home depot is really great for these bins, but not all bins will fit well on the shelves. I've found the 70 quart Sterlite bins have the best proportions for most shelving. I've only seen them sold at Target and only in-store. The latches and clear plastic make them perfect. The 70 quart ones at Walmart are not the same, so beware.

Here's what they look like: http://www.sterilite.com/SelectProd...=1&tab=Features&ProductCategory=253&section=1

BTW, here are the shelves:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-5-Sh...Shelving-Unit-17601099/100010588#.UfEpNG2E7Tc

You can fit two bins sideways per shelf. You don't need to buy the deeper 24" shelves. The 18" deep shelves are fine even though the bins stick out.

 

[tzeitel]

I have Sterilite ones (as well as Rubbermaid) and they have held up very well.

If you want the best deal wait until after Halloween or Christmas. Walmart and Target have the holiday colors on sale.

 

[TmF]

Wow that's a lot of replies in such a short time. I may be new to this forum but I'm happy I found it.

Thanks -

 

[tzeitel]

Wow that's a lot of replies in such a short time. I may be new to this forum but I'm happy I found it.

Thanks -

We like bins

 

[lucigo]

The best I could find at my Walmart were 10 gal for $4-$5 or 27-30 gal for $12. We could probably use 10+ of the 30 gal ones (preparing for a big move and would rather not use just cardboard boxes), so I really wish I could find them a little cheaper.

Be careful about stacking totes in a moving truck. We hired men to load an AFB trailer for us and they stacked totes. By the time they got to VA most were crushed. Huge investment replacing them!