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Going Green: How Portable Storage Containers Are A Eco-Friendly Moving Solution!

In today’s world, sustainability is not just a trend – it’s a necessity. As we strive to reduce our environmental footprint, every aspect of our lives, including moving, comes under scrutiny. Enter portable storage containers, the unsung heroes of eco-friendly moving solutions. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how these containers are transforming the moving industry, one green step at a time.

The Environmental Impact of Moving

Traditional moving methods often involve excessive waste and emissions, contributing to pollution and environmental degradation. From cardboard boxes to fuel-guzzling moving trucks, the carbon footprint of a typical move can be substantial. Recognizing the need for change, many individuals and businesses are seeking greener alternatives to minimize their environmental impact.

Enter Portable Storage Containers

Portable storage containers offer a sustainable solution to the environmental challenges posed by traditional moving and storage methods. By opting for reusable containers, movers can significantly decrease their waste output and carbon emissions.

One of the primary benefits of portable storage containers is their ability to minimize fuel consumption during the moving process. Unlike traditional moving trucks that require multiple trips back and forth, portable containers can be loaded and transported in a single trip, reducing the overall distance traveled and the associated fuel usage. This not only saves money but also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Encouraging Conscious Consumerism

Beyond their environmental benefits, portable storage containers also promote a shift towards more conscious consumerism. By choosing reusable and eco-friendly moving solutions, individuals and businesses demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and set an example for others to follow. As awareness of environmental issues grows, so too does the demand for greener alternatives like portable containers.

Embracing a Greener Future

In a world grappling with climate change and environmental degradation, the importance of sustainable solutions cannot be overstated. Portable storage containers offer a practical and eco-friendly alternative to traditional moving methods, helping to reduce waste, minimize emissions, and protect the planet for future generations. By embracing these green innovations, we can move towards a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

This is what the EPA says about emissions from transit and this is what the White House report on the larger impact of human migration has on the planet

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Portable storage weight limit

No matter what portable container company you are using you will learn about a weight limit. We will cover what a portable storage weight limit is, why we have weight limits, and how to gauge the weight of the contents.

What is a portable storage container weight limit?

A weight limit can be expressed as the total maximum allowable weight of the container and contents, or the weight limit of the contents alone. CAPSULE’s weight limit Is expressed by contents alone. The CAPSULE can have 6,000lbs of contents inside the capsule without going overweight.

Why do CAPSULE containers have weight limits?

Weight limits are typically specific to containers that will be moved with contents. Most weight limits do not apply to containers used only for on-site storage. CAPSULE has a weight limit of 6,000lbs of contents for our 8×16 CAPSULEs. This limit, and almost all weight limits set by portable storage companies are due to TXDOT weight regulations, not necessarily the durability of the container or equipment. For our truck, equipment, and container to operate on the road without a CDL driver, the entire rig needs to be under 26,000lbs. That is where the weight limit comes in. This is also why CAPSULE only provides 8x16ft containers and not 20ft, people go overweight with bigger ones, and the weight limits is actually less.

How do you gauge the weight of the contents?

CAPSULE has a machine that weighs the container before loading. However, to avoid delaying your move you want to make sure you do not go overweight. This can be tricky, but there are some easy and clear ways to make it a breeze.

First, it is more about what you put in it, than how much. Household items are not an issue, but some things are, BIG flags that affect the weight are things like:

Large gun safe
Large Rolling toolbox or shop full of tools
A fully dismantled rock fireplace (yes that happened)
Multiple full filing cabinets
Abnormal amounts of boxes with books and paper

If you do not have any of those things, but you are still a little concerned, take the heaviest things you plan to pack, and look them up online for a weight (most retailers provide this online). The weight of the heaviest items should not exceed 4,500lbs. Here is a link to a moving weight calculator you might find useful.

loading capsule portable storage in Texas heat

Other things to consider about weight:

If you’re getting multiple CAPSULEs, try spreading the heavy items between the 2 CAPSULEs instead of all the heavy stuff in one, and all the light stuff in the other.

It is also beneficial to try to evenly distribute the weight in the container for transport. Some make the mistake of loading all the heavy items first, that means they all go in one capsule, and/or loaded on one end.

If you have any questions you can always call ant talk or email us.

Learn more at our FAQ page HERE

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Capsule’s Charitable Mission

CAPSULE’s charitable mission is to give directly back to the community focusing on children in need in the immediate communities we serve in the DFW area.

Capsule has decided that instead of discounts and promotions we will quote the best rate possible and give back to the community through charitable donations to nonprofit and other 501-c organizations. Most of the organizations supported are aimed at improving the lives of children in the immediate DFW community. Listed below are some of the organizations we have helped and continue to support. Please consider using Amazon Smile and designating your charity of choice to give back when shopping online.

Who we have supported:

Children’s Advocacy center of Johnson County

10% of first month’s rent goes to them for county residents CACJC Facebook & CACJC Website

Salvation Army Angel Tree

Salvation Army of North Texas CAPSULE Provides extra storage during Christmas Angle tree program.

Shop with a Cop

Provide donations and resources to give gifts to children during Christmas.

The Cowtown Marathon

Capsule provides containers during the famous Cowtown Marathon in Fort Worth Website

6Stones in HEB (Hurst, Euless, Bedford)

Provide Capsules for Christmas gifts, and Back to School supplies. Website & Facebook

Capsule Container’s at 6Stones back to School event Aug 2022

Sunshine Spaces

CAPSULE Provides product and services during renovations for children with serious chronic health conditions .Faceboo k & Website

capsule truck in front of salvation army Capsule Giving Back: Discounts and Promotions supporting North Texas Children — CAPSULE helping local DFW children

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How CAPSULE Works

Capsule Giving Back: Discounts and Promotions supporting North Texas Children — Child Advocacy Center

Why Give and why these Charities?

CAPSUEL is a local Family-owned business in Dallas Fort Worth.

We have chosen to give directly back to organizations the have a positive impact on our local community by helping those most innocent. Not only is it great to do, but by focusing on the children we can have a decade’s longs impact on North Texas.

Moving Checklist

Moving tips and checklist, a short but useful exercise.

Moving is stressful, don’t make it worse by doing it last minute and on the fly. Do yourself a favor and plan ahead. However, plan for the plans to change, 80% of the time, moving schedules change.

“Planning is the most important thing you can do, but plans are useless” – Gen. George C. Marshall

Grab a notepad and a pen. You’ll need to physically create your own checklist because everyone’s move, and lives are different. Physically writing it down helps you focus and remember things you need. You can later put that list on a digital to-do list.

Moving Checklist: A Breakdown

Sort: You need to start sorting things out. They typically fall into the following FOUR categories.

Essentials
Nonessentials
Donate / Trash
Personal documents

You’ll want your essentials set aside, as they are the last to get packed, or not packed at all and kept on you personally during home transition.

Non-essentials are the things you can live a good amount of time without.

Purge the stuff you really don’t use and or will never use. Consider donating it to a local nonprofit before putting it on the curb if it’s in good shape.

Personal documents are often forgotten, especially when people don’t plan on things falling through or changing. You may need documents at closing you didn’t think you did. Enrolling kids at school may be difficult if their paperwork is put in storage.

Research movers and moving services

Figure out what you need or what combination of services will fit your needs best. Some people use a Capsule for 100% or their moving needs and pack themselves. Many others use it to supplement their move as a combination of services. Taking their time to pack nonessentials away and using full-service labor movers the day of. This also helps staging your home.

Not all movers are created equal. Reviews and referrals from friends are the most utilized resources. Unfortunately, many scams involve moving services. Some ways to verify this is a physical location, and online history, & reviews.

Get your Quotes on services and get them scheduled out, do not wait until the day before.

Get moving supplies. Boxes, tape, packing paper, and markers for labeling will help in numerous ways. First, you know what’s in a box without ripping into it during unpacking. Also when your loading a Capsule, geometric shapes like boxes, and various size of packages help compact at better utilize the space inside the container.

Random Moving Checklist everyone forgets

Boxes, packing paper, tape, and markers
Dolly’s, rope, straps, and blankets.
Change of address notice at USPS HERE
Notify Bank, Employer, Credit Cards, Mailing services
Defrost Freezer a few days out
Plan to eat all your perishable food or trash it.
Service your personal vehicles

Aforementioned, Make your own list. Hopefully this one helped too. Major takeaways, do net procrastinate, and the better organized, the more smoothly it goes. Utilizing a Capsule container can help.

Is a CAPSULE a good fit?

Call or contact us here locally in DFW if you have any questions or what to find out.
Read our blog about whether or not a Capsule is a good fit HERE
Read our FAQ page HERE

Is a CAPSULE Moving and Storage Container Right for You?

There are a lot of benefits to a CAPSULE moving and storage container, but it may not be the best option for everyone. We don’t like to talk ourselves out of business, but we have a high customer satisfaction level because we want to make sure we are a good fit.

In order to understand if it’s right for you, let’s look at the primary benefits. Then, we will look at the common misconceptions where a Capsule may not be a good fit vs the alternatives.

Benefits of CAPSULE Portable Storage Bins

Containers for moving

Reduces labor and effort.
- Load at your own apace
- Load at ground level
- Packing one time
- You call when ready to move
You’re packing so you know where things are at
Flexibility when things change
- Things do and will change, supply chain issue, construction dates, closing issues. 80% of moves change because things do not remain on schedule.
- Closings or projects don’t always stay on schedule, don’t get stuck with bad options if things fall through on closing or a contractor doesn’t finish on time.
You don’t have to drive a large truck
Cost effective when compared to full service movers

On Site Storage of Restoration or Remodeling

Keep things on site and near for quick easy access
Get stuff out of the way of construction workers
Avoid having to move items multiple times

Moving Storage Container Misconceptions

Moving all in one day
- If you need the container dropped off in the morning and moved the same day you may be better of renting a truck, or a full-service moving crew. Capsule does not provide same day drop and pick up, this is due to logistics, someone is always waiting on someone else (mover don’t show up on time or you thought it would take 30min to load). No one else does this either, be weary of salespeople in a call center that promise you that.
Apartments
- Capsule has helped many people move in and out of apartments. However, you want to check on the apartment complex rules regarding them, plan for where you want to put it.
- Second, if you’re in downtown Dallas, and the only parking is a parking garage, there may be no place to drop the capsule, we do not put them on the curb. They must go on your property, or in a parking space.
24 hr Access
- If you plan to put the container into our storage, we are happy to give you free access during business hours with 24hrs notice so we can pull it. However, if you plan to make regular stops in and out, a traditional 24hr self-storage facility may be a better option

Moving alternative in DFW, what’s right for you?

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Portable Storage for Remodeling and Restoration

Capsules can be used for more than just relocation purposes. Many customers use Capsule portable storage for restorations and remodeling needs. We will cover why they work so well for this purpose and try to answer any questions concerning their use for onsite storage.

Benefits of portable storage for restoration and remodeling

Out of the way but still accessible

You don’t have to be working around your belongings or moving them from room to room as the work progresses or tries to progress. Homeowners don’t have to worry about a couch getting dusty or their clothes covered in building materials.

Easy Loading and Unloading

You’re loading at ground level and not up into a truck. The door of the Capsule is 5” off the ground, and a truck door is 36” (average) off the ground. You’re also not in a rush due to time constraints, the Capsule is delivered, and you pay by the month, not the day.

It reduces labor by over 75%. Instead of loading a truck, driving it, unloading it, and doing it all again in reverse… you pack and unpack one time.

Capsules are secure and weatherproof

Capsules are built for Texas, they have steel roofs instead of plastic. The doors are swing style doors making them easy to open, but more secure to lock than roll up doors. The floors are made out of 3/4“ marine grade plywood and steel. To date, we have not had any issues with heat, cold, or rain.

Capsules are Flexible with Changes

Project runs over schedule? No problem, the Capsule is yours, as long as you keep up with monthly rental.

HOA says it’s been there too long? No problem, we can bring it back to our place and store it for you. Your rent does not increase, but you do pay transport fees in and back out.

Commercial or residential uses

Capsules can cover big or small jobs. Many individual residential customers only need one, sometimes two capsules. However, we do plenty of work with large scale restoration projects. Our Capsules fit perfectly in Parking spaces, and help pack out companies, speed up jobs, and reduce labor. We even helped the Texas Rangers move to their new stadium in 2020, Helped countless restorations projects during the big 2021 freeze, and flooded apartments in 2022.

Questions about portable storage for restorations and remodeling

How long can I keep my Capsule?

Capsule does not care how long you keep your capsule as long as you keep paying rent. However, some cities and HOAs have rules about how long they can stay. Knowing their local rules and regulations is the customers responsibility. However, we can store the Capsule for you if you need us to and bring it back when you’re ready to unload.

Where can I place the Capsule?

Capsule does not allow placement on streets, curbs, or public right of ways. It must physically go on your property. We will place them on grass or gravel if you want, if its does not look like it’s a low-lying area. Customers take responsibility for City and HOA rules regarding placements.

How much room do I need to deliver a Capsule?

All Capsules are 8×16 ft in size. We ask for 9 Foot tall and 9 ft wide opening for placement. Dispatch will go over this with you prior to delivery, and there is no need for anyone to be home at delivery if we know where it is going and have access.

Capsule machine needs 9 foot tall and 9 ft. wide for most placements

For more FAQ visit our FAQ page HERE or feel free to call or CONTACT US with questions.

You can Also get a free online quote and online reservation. All we need is your email, and zip codes. HERE

CAPSULE Giving Back: Spark Worldwide

Capsule Giving back to local kids with Christmas in July Spark Worldwide

At Capsule, we believe in giving back and we focus on supporting non-profits that impact children in our local communities.

Over the next few months, we will publish highlights of the organizations we partner with and highlighting them on our sites and social media. This July we want to Highlight:

Organization: SPARK Worldwide located in Burleson, TX

The Event: “Christmas in July” July 25- Aug 8 (Toy Drive)

About Christmas in July charity drive

Late in July we are partnering with SPARK Worldwide to bring “Christmas in July” to our local kids in need that would have a Christmas otherwise. Each kid will get a backpack with some toys.

What you can do to give back:

Visit the QR code or this amazon link and choose some toys form the wish list.

Another option is to purchase toy(s) for Boys and Girls aged 0-18yr olds and bring them by Open Door Church M-F 9-5 or before or after Sunday services.

You can order form there Amazon Christmas wish list here: https://a.co/65A3jTG

The event Starts July 25^th and runs through August 8^th.

Open Door Church
301 S Dobson St 
Burleson, TX 76028

Please feel free to stop by and be a part of a beautiful Christmas for a Child in Need.

SPARK Worldwide and how they impact our community

SPARK Worldwide to Serve, Protect and Raise Kids.

Together, we can be the SPARK that brings help to hurting, hungry and hopeless children around the world. SPARK Worldwide is a 501(c)(3) based in Burleson, Texas.

Now, they have over 8 Orphanages worldwide, are in Africa, India, Napal, Belize, The Amazon, Mexico, Brownsville, TX and Burleson, TX

They sponsor Children Events, Back To School supplies and haircuts, Christmas and Easter Programs. They have Mission trips that go every year and give food, shelter, clothing, water, schooling and medical support. Christmas is HUGE and over 3,000 Backpacks are handed out in our community, Brownsville, and Mexico.

Spark has a “Water Well” program that has built over 60+ Water Wells across the world to give people Life, so they do not get sick from the infested water.

Capsule giving back

Other non profit organizations Capsule will be highlighting in the next few months. Follow the link to see how you can support local children and our communities.

Harvest House Burleson, TX

Child Advocacy Center of Johnson County

Salvation Army Angle Tree Program DFW

You can also take a look at our Discounts vs Charity policy and other organizations we have heled in the past.

Choosing a Moving Service: What to consider

Capsule is local and helping North Texas DFW

Choosing a moving service or moving and storage container company? If your shopping around a container company to use, you might find it a bit confusing now that you realize there is more than just one company. I’ll walk you through some pricing models and what you might want to evaluate.

Here are the quick things to Consider:

Beware of “No transport fees”
Get all your costs upfront and in writing, advertised pricing is not your pricing
Beware of high storage rent
Beware of term commitments
“Transparent Roof” means it’s plastic, not Steel
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Moving & Storage Container Pricing

CAPSULE

Capsule has a low constant rent with no term commitments, with flat transport fees. We do not charge more in rent if we keep it, and we do not charge by the mile. What we quote, is what you pay. It’s all month to month so no early move out penalties. This keeps it simple for you and for us. Transport fees help keep the monthly rent low and helps customers based on need. Not everyone is needing the same type of move or storage, we typically move it 2,3, or 4 times.

Other Moving Container companies:

Beware of “no transport fees”. That’s because there usually are, read the fine print if they travel more than 20-30 miles from their shop, there is a set $ per mile you’ll get charged after the delivery. These are gimmicks that usually result in “no transport” but a high monthly rent. This is bad for 2 reasons, you’ll get an charge you didn’t know about and a high rent. This is problematic if something goes wrong and you need it longer, because you’re going to pay that very high rent again. Most people who choose this route, think they only need it one month, but get a big surprise at the final bill.

Others may charge more rent if you keep it with them. One red flag to keep in mind is that if you only need them to store it for a week, but you keep it on your property for 5 months, your paying 5 months of high rent. Just because they kept it with them for one week.

Another thing to keep in mind is term commitments. This is when you say you’ll probably need it for 6 months, and the company quotes you based on 6 months of rent. Beware if you move out early from what you originally said, you may pay a penalty. Term commitments you make at the beginning also tie into transport fees along with rent, any deviation may result in a high unexpected transport fee.

80 % of our customers that needed it one month or less had issues with a contractor, realtor, or title company that resulted in longer storage.

Moving Service Reviews:

When choosing a moving service or moving and storage container company why are reviews important? I’ve been told, there’s no difference, they all the same thig, and that couldn’t be further form the truth. The containers and service between competitors can be like day and night.

We are very proud of our customer satisfaction level and our online reviews. Like choosing a traditional mover you will want to do your research on them. They are not all just a box, they are not all the same.

Google, Facebook and twitter are good places to look for customer reactions and feedback. Yelp too, but it isn’t Used as much in our industry because their platform doesn’t conform to our niche industry.

Also, many boast about “transparent” roofs. That’s because they are plastic, we live in Texas, get a steel roof.

We hope this helps you in your search for the right company. We hope we can help you out

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choose moving service : Plastic roof vs CAPSUEL steel roof Capsule has better quality containers than pods, packrat, mibox, u hual or anyone else — CAPSULE roofs vs a intonationally owned company

Capsule is locla and heling north Texas DFW — Capsule was chosen to Helps Texas Rangers Move to their new stadium in 2019-2020

Packing a CAPSULE…

So, lets say you’ve made a smart decision and decided to use Capsule moving containers for your local move here in DFW. Now all you need to do it pack, but although some things might seem obvious it’s always good to go over the basics on how to pack before you start. Packing a Truck, and a moving container are fairly the same. When Packing a CAPSULE there are three basics, heavy stuff on bottom, secure it using straps or packing it in tight, and try to distribute weight evenly.

Pack up the walls and across the ceiling, like 3-d Tetris.
Start with the heavy stuff first like dressers at the bottom, then pack up with the lighter weight stuff from there.
Larger heavy furniture should be placed around the edge of the Capsule container. Try to do distribute the weight equally around the left and right side of the Capsule moving container.
Stand longer items up tall to take up less floor space and allow for more room on the floor. Packing up, is harder than using more floor space.
Stack lighter boxes on top. Boxes should be stacked by weight not size. IF using boxes accordingly, smaller boxes hold heavier stuff.
Do not underestimate using boxes. The help organize and allow things to be stackable.
Use straps to hold anything down that could fall over or slide. Do not ratchet stuff down to hard, just enough to keep stuff in place.
If you have got bolts from taking things apart, use baggies, and label them.
Label boxes.
Do not be afraid to use different size boxes, they come in handy when wedging stuff into place.
Load the things you’ll need first at the new place last, and at the doors.

All that seems like common sense, but its good to go over before you start.

Packing a CAPSULE to the door, Popcorn machine and all. Looks like Tetris

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