Sizing guide

How many bins?

Most people underestimate by about 20%. A 1-bedroom apartment that feels lightly furnished will still fill 25–30 bins once you get into the kitchen, closets, and bathroom.

Because HeyBins charges per bin, you can order the exact number you need — 22 bins or 67 bins — without paying for a package you did not fill. If you overshoot, just tell us when you schedule pickup.

01 · Sizing guide

Home size to bin count.

Home Size

Bins

Weekly rental

Studio

1 main room + kitchenMatches our booking preset for a typical studio. Lightly furnished with few books? You can drop to ~15.

$109/ weekBook 20 bins

1 BedroomMost common

Bedroom + living room + kitchenOur most common order. Covers a typical 1BR with a full kitchen and wardrobe.

$149.10/ weekBook 30 bins

2 Bedrooms

2 bedrooms + living room + kitchenTight fit for a 2BR with lots of decor — go to 50 if you have a dining room full of dishes.

$198.90/ weekBook 45 bins

3 Bedrooms

3 bedrooms + 2 living spaces + kitchenGood baseline for a 3BR. Add 10 if there are kids' rooms with lots of toys and books.

$265.20/ weekBook 60 bins

4 Bedrooms

4 bedrooms + full common areasLarger family home with full common areas. A home office adds roughly 8–10 bins.

$331.50/ weekBook 75 bins

5 Bedrooms

5 bedrooms + multiple living areasLarger household. Consider 100 bins if you have a finished basement you are moving too.

$397.80/ weekBook 90 bins

Prices shown are weekly rental cost only. Add $29 flat delivery and $75 refundable deposit. Deposit is returned after pickup.

02 · Room by room

Thinking room by room.

Room

Est. Bins

Kitchen

The kitchen almost always needs more bins than people expect. Dishes, pots and pans, pantry items, small appliances — a well-stocked kitchen can fill 10–12 bins on its own. Pack heavier items (cast iron, appliances) in fewer bins to keep weight manageable.

8–14 bins

Bedroom (per room)

Clothes, bedding, books, and nightstand items. A typical master bedroom with a full wardrobe runs 10–12 bins. Kids' rooms with toys and craft supplies can run higher.

8–12 bins

Living room

Most living room items are furniture — couch, TV, tables — and those do not go in bins. What does: books, decor, electronics, throw pillows, entertainment equipment. Budget 4–6 bins for a typical living room, more if you have a large media setup.

4–8 bins

Bathrooms (per bath)

Towels, toiletries, medicine cabinet, under-sink storage. A full main bath with linens runs 2–3 bins. Guest baths are usually 1–2.

2–3 bins

Home office

Books and files are heavy — pack them in fewer, lighter-loaded bins. A fully equipped home office with a monitor, desktop equipment, and a full bookcase can need 8–10 bins.

5–10 bins

Basement / storage

Basements are the most variable room. A finished rec room with entertainment equipment is one thing; a utility basement with holiday boxes, tools, and overflow is another. Walk through it carefully before estimating.

10–20 bins

03 · Good to know

A few things that change the count.

Adjusting your count

You can always add bins at checkout

The bin counter in our booking form lets you dial in any number. Start with the table estimate, adjust up or down, and the price updates live. If you end up with extra empty bins, just tell us at pickup — we will note it and that is fine.

Lightly furnished

Subtract 10–15% from the table estimate. If you are moving a furnished rental with minimal decor and a small kitchen, you likely need fewer bins than a household that has accumulated things over a decade.

Packed attics & garages

Add 15–25% to the estimate. Garage bins — power tools, sporting equipment, seasonal storage — stack up fast and are often overlooked during planning.

Books & records

A 27-gallon bin full of books is around 50 lbs — the max. Pack books in half-full bins, then top off with lighter items like pillows or clothes. This protects the bins and your back.

Wondering how bins compare to buying cardboard? See the full comparison.

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