Moving Box Rental in Tacoma — Delivered to Your Door
SkipBoxes delivers reusable plastic moving bins and a dolly to your Tacoma door, so cardboard isn't your move-day chore. No assembly. No tape gun. No flattened pile to break down after. We drop the bins before your move, you pack at your pace, and we pick them up when you're done. Book online in about two minutes.
Why a reusable bin works for a Tacoma move
Tacoma moves are shaped by JBLM rotations, UW Tacoma turnover, and historic homes. Each is a pattern where a reusable bin earns its keep.
- JBLM PCS moves run on a fixed schedule. Army summer PCS rotations from May through August are the single largest move driver here. Bins arrive on your orders date. No last-minute Home Depot run before you ship out.
- Stadium District and North Slope are historic Craftsman. Narrow doorways, original framing, basements with grade-level entries. Bins stack tighter than mismatched cardboard and pass through original doorframes cleanly.
- UW Tacoma fall move-in turns over downtown rentals fast. September is the campus rental spike, and downtown streets are residential-permit-zoned. A single coordinated bin drop is easier than three trips with cardboard.
- Port of Tacoma jobs are 24/7 shift work. Maritime and logistics workers want pickup and delivery windows that don't fight the day shift. The two-week rental absorbs evening packing.
- North End alleys are tight and detached garages open off them. Bins on a dolly fit those alley loading patterns. Multiple cardboard runs in a Subaru do not.
Our bins are stackable, weatherproof, and come with a dolly. You load them. We collect them when you're done.
How delivery and pickup work in Tacoma
Delivery: We drop your bins at your Tacoma address the day before your move, or two days before if that's easier. For downtown mid-rise and UW Tacoma area apartments, we coordinate the loading-dock and freight-elevator window. For historic homes in North Slope, the Stadium District, and the North End, we coordinate alley or driveway access depending on the property.
Pickup: Once you're unpacked at your new place, schedule a pickup at that address. You get two weeks from delivery. Need more time? Extend at $5 per bin per week when you book.
Building access — read this if you're on-base at JBLM or in a historic home. JBLM on-base deliveries require a base pass or vendor escort, and that runs through your housing office. Historic North End streets are narrow with tight doorways on some 1900–1920 stock. Add any access notes when you book. UW Tacoma neighborhoods have residential parking permit zones we plan around.
Service area: We serve all of Tacoma, including Proctor, the Stadium District, the North End, Hilltop, and the UW Tacoma area downtown, plus the Old Town and West End edges. We also deliver to Kent, Seattle, and the rest of the greater metro. Not sure we cover your address? The booking form confirms it.
Pricing
Flat prices. No quotes, no back-and-forth.
| Package | Bins | Rental Period | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 15 | 2 weeks | $169 | Studios, 0–1 bedroom |
| 1 Bedroom | 25 | 2 weeks | $229 | 1-bedroom apartments |
| 2 Bedroom | 35 | 2 weeks | $289 | 2-bedroom apartments |
| 3 Bedroom | 50 | 2 weeks | $349 | 3-bedroom homes |
| 4 Bedroom | 75 | 2 weeks | $429 | 4-bedroom homes |
| 5 Bedroom | 100 | 2 weeks | $499 | Large homes |
Every package includes labels, a dolly, delivery, and pickup. Need more bins or more time? Add bins at $5/bin/week, or extend the rental when you book.
See all packages and pricing →
Book your Tacoma delivery
Takes about 2 minutes. We'll confirm your date and send next steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Do you deliver moving boxes in Tacoma?
- Yes. We deliver reusable plastic moving bins throughout Tacoma, including the Proctor District, Stadium District, North Slope, Old Town, Sixth Avenue, Hilltop, the North End, and the West End. Enter your Tacoma address in the booking form and we'll confirm your delivery window.
- I'm on a JBLM PCS to Tacoma. Can you deliver on-base?
- On-base deliveries at JBLM require a base pass or vendor escort that runs through your housing office, not us. Once that's arranged, we coordinate the drop window. If on-base access isn't sorted in time, off-base delivery in the Lakewood, Stadium District, or North End areas is straightforward.
- The doorways and stairs in my historic North End home are tight. Will the bins fit?
- Our bins are sized for standard residential doorframes and fit most 1900–1920 stock. Original-condition homes with unusually tight doorways or steep basement stairs can be flagged in the booking notes. We pre-stage the dolly run so the driver knows the layout before arrival.
- I work at the Port of Tacoma on shift work. Can I schedule delivery and pickup outside business hours?
- Pickup and delivery windows are scheduled around your shift. Port maritime and logistics workers usually need evening or early-morning windows. Add the time range in your booking notes and we'll plan to it. The two-week rental gives most shift movers enough buffer to pack between rotations.
- UW Tacoma streets have residential parking permits. How does that affect delivery?
- The streets around UW Tacoma have residential parking permit zones we plan around. For street-level loading, the delivery driver uses the legal vendor-load windows. If you have access to a permitted parking spot during the delivery window, add that detail in your booking notes.
- How many bins do I need for a 3-bedroom Stadium District or Proctor home?
- A typical 3-bedroom home lands in our 50-bin package at $349 for two weeks. Older Stadium District or North Slope homes with full basements and attics may want the 75-bin package at $429. Both include the dolly and labels. The notes field is the right place for a quick recommendation.