| AT A GLANCE | |||
| Features Compared | Moving Blocks Containers | Cardboard Boxes | Generic Plastic Bins |
| Capacity | 3 cubes (large) 2.0 cube (regular) |
2.0 cube | 2.6 cube |
| Cost per unit | From $5.00 per week (large) From $4 per week (reg) |
Purchase $4.50 each (average) |
Purchase $22.00 each (average) |
| Delivery | Yes – Delivery & Pickup | No | No |
| Assembly | No – None needed | Yes – Building and taping required | No – None needed |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | Somewhat – loose lids can leak |
| Crush-Proof & Tear-Proof |
Yes – Hard Plastic | No – Weak Cardboard | No – Thin lids cave in from weight on top |
| Handles for carrying | Yes | Uncommon | Sometimes |
| Clean-Up | Easy – nests & stacks away; we pick up | Hassle – must break down and dispose | Easy – but needs to be stored |
| Environmentally-Friendly | Yes – 1 container saves 3 trees (on average) | No -boxes take up 30% of land fills | Yes – 1 container saves 3 trees (on average) |
| Security (Lockable?) | Yes | No | No |
