Every time we order something, the delivery box becomes useless in our mind within two minutes. We take out the item and the box goes straight to a corner or the dustbin. But honestly, these boxes are far more useful than we think.
I reuse Amazon boxes all the time at home. They’re strong, they’re free, and they work perfectly for storage and organising. If you want to make your home a little more sorted without buying new organisers, here are a few simple ways to put those boxes to work.
1. Use them as storage boxes
Wrap the box with brown paper, newspaper, or leftover gift paper and label it.
Great for storing:
- cables
- medicines
- stationery
- skincare
- chargers
- random small items
They actually look neat if you cover them properly.
2. Make drawer dividers
Cut the boxes into smaller sections and place them inside drawers.
It helps separate socks, innerwear, makeup, chargers, and all those things that usually mix into a mess.
3. Use long boxes in your wardrobe
Narrow Amazon boxes are great for folding and arranging:
- t-shirts
- dupattas/scarves
- belts
- ties
- handkerchiefs
You don’t need to buy fancy organisers if you have these.
4. Store seasonal things
Big boxes can hold winter blankets, extra cushions, festive decorations, or anything you don’t use daily. Keep them on the top shelf or under the bed.
5. Make a toy storage bin
If you have kids at home, cover a big box with fabric or paper and use it as a toy bin. It works better than many plastic baskets.
6. Turn them into gift boxes
Wrap the box nicely, tie a jute rope around it, and add a small tag.
It looks rustic and simple — and nobody will know it was an Amazon box.
7. Use them as plant trays
Cut the box, line it with plastic, and place your pots on top.
It protects the floor or shelf from water stains.
8. Create a small charging station
Make holes for cables, place a small extension board inside, and keep all chargers in one place.
No more cables lying everywhere.
9. Use them for important papers
Keep plastic folders inside the box and store:
- warranty cards
- bills
- bank papers
- certificates
- receipts
Label it once and forget about the mess.
10. Make a memory box
Keep one box for things that mean something to you — old photos, letters, tickets, small souvenirs.
These things usually get lost, but a box keeps them safe.
11. Use them for DIYs
Cardboard is perfect for small home projects:
- pen holders
- small shelves
- display stands
- kids’ school models
- wall art with texture paste
- simple organisers
Cheap and easy to experiment with.
12. Protect the floor while cleaning
Flatten the box and place it on the floor when cleaning fans, cupboards, or anything messy.
Acts as a disposable floor protection sheet.
13. Use one box for shredding
Keep all old papers, envelopes, ATM slips inside one box.
Once it’s full, shred or tear everything properly.
14. Give them to someone who needs packaging
Small business owners, artists, bakers, students — many people need boxes.
Better to pass them on than throw them away.
15. Recycle the damaged ones
When the box has done its job and is too weak to reuse, put it for recycling.
Cardboard is one of the easiest materials to recycle.
To Sum Up
Reusing Amazon boxes isn’t about being overly frugal.
It’s simply about reducing waste and organising your home using what you already have.
These boxes are literally lying around for free — might as well put them to good use.
