Most people searching this question end up on U-Haul's site. U-Haul sells cardboard. They do rent plastic bins in some markets, but availability around Brampton is inconsistent, and you're usually driving to a location, picking up yourself, and returning yourself. One more errand on an already full week.
There is one local option that delivers.
ToteMove
ToteMove rents reusable plastic moving totes, bins, and boxes with delivery to your door. They cover 10 towns across the GTA West corridor:
- Brampton
- Mississauga (North)
- Caledon
- Georgetown
- Halton Hills
- Acton
- Bolton
- Erin
- Orangeville
- Hillsburgh
You pick a package by bedroom count, give them your move date, and they drop off the totes and a dolly 7 days before move day. You pack. On move day, the bins travel with you. Once you're done unpacking at the new place, they collect everything from there.
Rental window is 14 days. Delivery, pickup, and dolly are included in every package. No per-kilometre fees, no deposit.
| Package | Totes included | Flat-rate price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1-Bedroom | 20 | $119 |
| 1 Bedroom Plus | 30 | $149 |
| 2-Bedroom | 45 | $189 |
| 3-Bedroom | 60 | $229 |
| 4-Bedroom | 80 | $299 |
| 5-Bedroom | 100 | $389 |
A note on terminology
Plastic moving totes, moving bins, reusable moving boxes, plastic moving boxes: these terms get used for the same thing. A rigid plastic container, roughly 24 × 20 × 12 inches, with a lid that snaps shut without tape. Holds around 60 lbs. Stacks cleanly in a truck without collapsing or absorbing moisture.
The practical difference from cardboard is that the walls don't flex or fail under load. A 60-lb tote at the bottom of a 4-high stack in a moving truck stays intact. A "large" cardboard box in the same situation is a gamble.
ToteMove's totes are heavy-duty polyethylene and get inspected between each rental. You can see the full cost comparison in the plastic tote rental cost breakdown.
Why local delivery options are hard to find
Reusable moving bin rental with delivery is rare outside Toronto proper. Most national chains either don't serve the smaller towns in this corridor or they list the region without actually covering it. ToteMove was started in Brampton specifically because those gaps kept showing up: Acton, Erin, Hillsburgh, and Bolton are all towns where the national players either don't deliver or charge per-kilometre fees that push the total cost well above the advertised price.
If you're outside the 10-town zone above, call before booking anywhere to confirm delivery is actually available to your address, not just listed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent plastic moving totes without picking them up?
Yes, through ToteMove. They deliver totes and a dolly directly to your door 7 days before your move date, then pick everything up from your new address once you've unpacked. No store trip, no return logistics. Book at totemove.ca.
What towns does ToteMove deliver to?
Brampton, Mississauga (North), Caledon, Georgetown, Halton Hills, Acton, Bolton, Erin, Orangeville, and Hillsburgh. If either your current address or your new address is in one of these towns, you're in the delivery zone.
What is the difference between moving totes, moving bins, and moving boxes?
Same product, different names. Moving totes, moving bins, and plastic moving boxes all refer to a rigid stackable plastic container with a snap-shut lid. ToteMove's measure 24 × 20 × 12 inches and hold up to 60 lbs. They work like a medium cardboard box, but won't collapse or sag.
What is included in a ToteMove rental?
Every package includes the totes, one dolly (two dollies on 4- and 5-bedroom packages), delivery to your current address, pickup from your new address, and a 14-day rental window. Pricing is flat-rate. No per-kilometre fees, no deposit, no extras.