We are open to the public!

EcoShip offers dozens of free or cheap products from gift wrapping, mailers, liners, cardboard, foam, packing peanuts and more

Items are available to all - whether you are shipping or moving.

You do not have to be a business to pick up. We look forward to seeing you!

View our business hours

What to Expect:

1

Stop by during our business hours to pick up packaging materials. No appointment is necessary.

We do not offer an option to place an order ahead of time.

2

All items will have a price or “FREE” sticker. Materials are gathered loosely, in bags ready to go, or sorted in bins. We highly encourage bringing your own bag to shop with.

3

After choosing your materials, you will check out with our team members! 

We accept credit cards + Apple Pay. If you are grabbing free items, please check out as well. You will have the opportunity to make a donation at checkout.


New things to look out for:

  • We are now selling tape! This has been a long-time requested item and it will be available for purchase.

  • You can bring your own bags or boxes to fill up with packaging. Prices depend on gallon size.

  • We are excited to start offering label-printing and more in 2026. Details to come!

EcoShip bins are available at partner locations around Chicago

Items & Pricing

(items and pricing will vary since we’re a nonprofit)

  • Reused gift wrapping paper and ribbon at EcoShip's Chicago shop

    Gift Wrapping

    $0– $0.25

  • EcoShip sells any size of flattened cardboard shipping boxes

    Cardboard Boxes

    XSmall-Small used………. $0.20
    XSmall-Small new ………. $0.35
    Medium-Large used………. $0.75
    Medium-Large new ………. $1.00
    Vinyl Record Mailers………. $0.25
    Poster Tubes………. $0.25

  • Bags of reused bubble wrap sold at EcoShip Chicago

    Bubble Wrap

    Paper bag………. $1.00
    13-gallons………. $3.00
    23 gallons………. $5.00
    39 gallons………. $8.00

  • Folded kraft packing paper sold by the bag at EcoShip Chicago

    Packing Paper

    Paper bag………. $1.00
    13-gallons………. $3.00
    23 gallons………. $5.00
    39 gallons………. $8.00

  • Bins of reused poly and bubble mailers, free or five cents each

    Bubble Mailers

    Used………. free

    New………. $0.05/mailer

  • Thin foam packing sheets sold by the bag at EcoShip Chicago

    Foam Sheets

    Paper bag………. $1.00
    13-gallons………. $3.00
    23 gallons………. $5.00
    39 gallons………. $8.00
    Foam blocks……free

  • Free inflated air pillows for void fill packing are available at EcoShip

    Air Pillows

    Free!

  • Bagged packing peanuts sold by the gallon at EcoShip's shop

    Packing Peanuts

    13 gallons………. $2.00
    39 gallons………. $5.00

  • Assorted reused jewelry bags and boxes for small businesses are available for free or cheap at EcoShip Chicago

    Jewelry Bags + Boxes

    Used………. free
    New………. $0.05-$0.10/bag or box

  • Insulated box liners for cold shipping

    Insulated Box Liners

    $0.25/liner

  • Rolls of packing tape and mini dispensers for sale at EcoShip Chicago

    Packing Tape

    Roll of tape………. $2.50
    Mini roll with dispenser………. $3

  • Brand new heavy-duty zippered moving bags are sold at EcoShip

    Moving Bags (brand new)

    $5/bag

  • Quilted moving blankets for sale at EcoShip Chicago

    Moving Blankets

    $5/blanket

  • Free reusable gel ice packs are available at EcoShip Chicago

    Reusable Gel Ice Packs

    Free!

  • Insulated foam shipping coolers are cheap at EcoShip Chicago

    Insulated Foam Coolers

    $1/cooler

  • Silver insulated thermal shipping bags are available for cheap at EcoShip

    Insulated Silver Bags

    $0.25/bag

  • Free paper grocery bags in assorted sizes at EcoShip

    Paper Bags

    All sizes = free

  • Free assorted twist ties at EcoShip Chicago

    Twist Ties

    Free!

  • Come visit Ecoship to see all the shelves stocked with reused packing supplies at EcoShip's Avondale shop

    And More!

    We’re always getting new stuff in! Looking for something specific?
    Email us to see if we have it.