How do I work out how many moving bins to rent?
List the shelves, cupboards, drawers and supplies you need to pack, then separate items requiring special containers. Estimate by those contents rather than bedroom count alone. If possible, use one suitable container as a sample, allow for different item shapes and compare the nearest rental packages before booking.
Why a bedroom count is only a starting point
Two homes with the same bedroom count can have very different amounts to pack. One may have a crowded kitchen, a book collection and a workspace; another may have fewer belongings but larger furniture. Furniture also moves separately from most packed household contents.
That is why we do not promise that a particular package will fit every home of a given size. A quick inventory gives you a better conversation with your rental provider and helps avoid booking containers for possessions you plan to give away.
Make a room-by-room container inventory
Walk through the rooms in the order you intend to pack them. Count storage areas rather than trying to remember every object. Write down anything that needs protective packaging, an unusual container or a separate handling plan.
| Area | What to review | What may move separately |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Cupboards, drawers, pantry contents | Fragile or awkward items needing special packaging |
| Bedrooms | Drawers, shelves, accessories | Large furniture and hanging clothing arrangements |
| Living areas | Books, games, shelf contents | Artwork, screens and oversized decor |
| Workspace | Supplies, files, desk contents | Electronics with their own protective packaging |
Use a sample rather than a universal formula
If you have a suitable container to plan with, pack a representative shelf or drawer and note the space used. Do not assume your sample container has the same dimensions as the rental tote. Confirm tote dimensions before relying on any volume estimate.
Repeat the exercise for different kinds of contents. A sample of clothing will not tell you how many bins a collection of oddly shaped kitchen items needs. Keep weight manageable and ask about any equipment limits before loading.
Match the estimate to the available packages
East Valley Bin Rentals offers individual totes and packages of 15, 30, 50, 75 and 100. Each package includes lids, labels and floor dollies. One floor dolly comes with 1, 15 or 30 totes; two come with 50 or 75; three come with 100.
For 1–7 days, the 15-tote package is $70, 30 totes are $100 and 50 totes are $160, before taxes and delivery charges. The package selector lets you compare the other quantities and periods. Do not assume two smaller packages or extra individual bins will cost the same as the next larger package.
Check time and space before making the reservation
Think about where full bins will wait, how they will reach the vehicle and how much unpacking time you have. If several people are packing at once, agree on the labeling system and set aside enough containers for each active area.
For a Mesa move, Gilbert pickup or another service-area location, call with your room inventory and dates if you want help narrowing the choice. Additional equipment or changes are subject to availability.
Common questions
Is there a fixed number of bins for a two-bedroom home?
No reliable fixed number applies to every home. Cupboard contents, books, hobbies, household size and packing methods can change the amount of container space required.
Can I rent just one tote?
Yes. A single-tote option is listed at $15 for 1–7 days, before applicable taxes and delivery charges. Compare complete package pricing if you need several.
Are tote dimensions listed in this guide?
No. Confirm the rental tote dimensions and equipment limits with the provider before planning vehicle capacity or estimating volume from another container.
Find the bins for your plan.
Compare packages of 1, 15, 30, 50, 75 or 100 totes. Lids, labels and floor dollies are included. Choose your rental dates, then confirm pickup in Gilbert or delivery arrangements.
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