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If you’re not sure about protocols for moving during the coronavirus lockdown, you are certainly not alone. This is unprecedented territory that necessitates keeping up to date with recommendations provided by WHO and the CDC. In the meantime, the AMSA has provided some helpful tips for making your move go as smoothly as it can during the pandemic. Here are some of the key takeaways. Let your mover know right away if you or anyone in your family is experiencing coronavirus symptoms. Transparency is very important for keeping everybody safe. And in many cases, your movers will still work with you, but they will put additional protocols into place to protect their workers. In addition to letting them know if you suspect the illness among yourself or a family member (or have a diagnosis), also let them know if you are isolating due to exposure, since the same risk mitigating steps should be taken. Provide hygiene products for your movers. To aid your movers in following necessary hygiene practices, be sure to leave out products that they can use while they transport your items to and from the moving truck. That includes soap and paper towels by the sink, and hand sanitizer by the door that they’ll be entering and exiting through. If you’re concerned about having enough supplies, let your moving company know so they can be sure to bring them along for use during the move. Don’t use free or recycled moving boxes. The coronavirus can live on cardboard for as long as 24 hours, so now is not the time to be picking up free moving supplies from places that are recycling them. Boxes that you already have in your home are fine, but if you need any extras then you’ll need to go to the store and buy them new (even better if you can then purchase them through self-checkout). If you’re in a high-risk group, cancel your move if possible. Individuals over 60 and those with pre-existing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions should reconsider moving if at all possible. No move is worth risking your life, so if you have any flexibility in when (or if) your move happens, push it back until you can more safely relocate. If you have to cancel your moving services, do so earlier rather than later. The sooner you can let your movers know that you no longer need their services, the better. If you’re not officially cancelling your move yet but do want to know what the procedure will be in the event that you have to, that’s another reason to contact your movers directly and go over the details. If traveling for your move, plan accordingly. Need to book flights or hotels for your move? Make refundable reservations and/or only work with companies that offer free cancellations. Ask about cancellation policies before you book so that you don’t end up wasting money later on. Being smart when moving during the pandemic requires that you follow all of the standard pandemic rules and apply them to your move. Social distancing and sanitization requirements need to be upheld while moving. One silver lining is that social distancing means that you might have more time to devote to organizing your home prior to your move and getting rid of the things you no longer want or need. If you plan on donating items like clothing, linens, furniture, shelf stable non-perishables, etc., call the place that you would like to donate to ahead of time and see what their policies are. While many people are in need during this time, it’s likely not going be quite as easy as just driving to your nearest donation center and dropping stuff of (but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it). Please stay safe during your move. We will be updating the site with new moving regulations or changes to the industry as they happen, so check back if you have additional questions about what to expect.

Cardboard Recycling in Fort Collins On March 5, 2013, Fort Collins became the first community in Colorado requiring corrugated cardboard to be recycled or reused, diverting an anticipated 12,000 tons of bulky cardboard from cluttering our landfill. Since it began considering this ordinance in November 2012, the City Council heard extensively from local citizens and businesses on the pros and cons of banning cardboard from the landfill. Ultimately, Council's decision was guided by two main factors: meeting the goal of diverting 50% of the community's waste stream from landfill disposal; and, the opportunity to prevent approximately 42,000 tons of CO2equivalents from being released. This translates into fewer harmful greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and a significant step toward achieving the Fort Collins Climate Action Plan goals. https://www.fcgov.com/recycling/cardboard.php

Geami’s GreenWrap uses patented expanding Die Cut paper processed with a tissue Interleaf. The result? A cost-efficient packing material that protects your belongings while you move.

One of the historic highlights of Fort Collins is the Avery House. The Victorian-style Avery House, which stands on the corner of Mountain Ave and Meldrum St, was built in 1879. It is named for its original owners, Franklin and Sara Avery. Franklin Avery was a banker throughout Fort Collins’ early years. He was responsible for designing the layout of Old Town Fort Collins in 1873. He also contributed greatly to Larimer County’s irrigation system. The Avery House is now owned by the Poudre Landmarks Foundation, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The historic home is open to the public on weekends from 1-4pm. Its grounds are also often used for parties and events. Are you moving to Northern Colorado and want to learn more about its history? Give the Rocky Mountain Box Company a call at (970) 222-9722 .

Hello - you must be looking for a better, more environmentally friendly way to move. Why not cardboard boxes? Well, for one they end up in the landfill! New cardboard boxes are expensive. Gathering up old cardboard boxes leaves a lot to the imagination of what has actually been inside each box. Bedbugs, dirt, and who knows what else are all very real possibilities in today's world. RMBCO - Reusable, Recyclable, Responsible We are a local company who rents sustainable moving boxes. Our boxes are made with 100% recyclable plastic. Each Rocky Mountian Box is cleaned and sanitized with earth friendly cleaning agents before and after every use. How does it work? We deliver our boxes to your house or business You pack the boxes You uniformly stack them in your moving truck You unpack boxes in your new place We pick the boxes up Our boxes allow for less trips and eliminate the need for tape, plus there is no wasteful cleanup or breakdown of expensive cardboard! Serving Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties.