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Los chips para embalaje U-Haul son una solución de embalaje 100 % biodegradable, de origen vegetal. Este material de embalaje de relleno suelto es ideal para proteger objetos frágiles y de formas no convencionales, como jarrones de cristal, piezas coleccionables, estatuillas de vidrio y más. Su forma flexible permite llenar huecos en las cajas para evitar el desplazamiento durante el tránsito, además de crear una capa de acolchonamiento suave alrededor de los objetos. A diferencia de los chips de poliestireno, nuestros chips para embalaje son ecológicos, no tóxicos y 100 % compostables. Los chips para embalaje U-Haul también son antiestática, por lo que son perfectos para embalar dispositivos electrónicos para su mudanza y envío. Al elegir los chips para embalaje biodegradables en lugar de los de poliestireno extruido, los clientes de U-Haul han evitado que 7.7 millones de pies cúbicos de poliestireno terminen en vertederos (600,000 pies cúbicos por año).
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Love that it’s biodegradable
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Haven't used them yet but seem to be in decent shape
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I own an Etsy shop and sell mainly very fragile items and I use these biodegradable peanuts in every single box I ship. Big fan!
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Great for packing fragile items.
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The product could not be improved on. It was as stipulated, the price was good, and delivery time was great. I'm very happy with the purchase.
U-Haul packing peanuts are a 100% biodegradable, plant-based packing solution. This loose fill packing material is ideal for protecting oddly shaped and fragile items like crystal vases, collectibles, glass figurines, and more. The flexible shape fills gaps in boxes to prevent shifting during transit and creates a layer of soft cushion around your items. Unlike Styrofoam peanuts, our packing peanuts are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and 100% compostable. U-Haul packing peanuts are also anti-static, perfect for packing electronic devices for moving and shipping. By choosing biodegradable packing peanuts over Styrofoam packing peanuts, U-Haul customers have kept over 7.7 million cubic feet of Styrofoam out of landfills (600,000 cubic feet per year).
Recommends this product
Love that it’s biodegradable
Recommends this product
Haven't used them yet but seem to be in decent shape
Recommends this product
I own an Etsy shop and sell mainly very fragile items and I use these biodegradable peanuts in every single box I ship. Big fan!
Recommends this product
Great for packing fragile items.
Recommends this product
The product could not be improved on. It was as stipulated, the price was good, and delivery time was great. I'm very happy with the purchase.
Since the peanuts dissolve in water, what happens if the box gets wet during shipping (for example ... rain while in transit)?
Hi Katie, well, they would have to soak in water for awhile for that to happen. Just a box getting wet will not effect the peanuts. Thanks for your question.
Do you sell larger quantities of packing peanuts?
Hi, Pamela! At this time, this is the only option we offer for packing peanuts. Thanks for asking!
How many actual peanuts are in a package? I know the volume, but am looking for the number of distinct peanuts. Thanks.
Hi, Melinda! The number of actual peanuts can vary - the bag contains 1.5 cubic feet of packing peanuts but since the size and shape of each peanut can vary, the count varies anywhere from 1,300 to 2,000 pieces. I hope that is helpful!
How much does a garment box cost? How much do they hold??
Hello, Karen! We offer a selection of wardrobe boxes:
How much each box can hold depends on what you are putting in them. Please see each product page for box dimensions, pricing, and more details. Thank you!How many bags to fill one of your lamp boxes
Hello! You would need a little over 2 bags to fill one lamp box. 2 bags would likely not quite fill the entire box, but 3 bags would definitely be plenty. I hope that is helpful!
Is it safe for pets to play in?
Hi, Savannah! Yes, our packing peanuts are made from corn starch and are perfectly safe for pets. Thank you!
can i return unused boxes without my receipt
Hi, Elton! You will recieve U-Haul store credit which can be used for any U-Haul services or products in store and online. Thank you!
What are the dimensions of a 1.5 cu ft.bag of peanuts?
Hello! Each bag of packing peanuts is about 23 -1/2" x 13 -1/2" x 9 -1/2". I hope that is helpful!
You don't have bigger bags of the peanuts?
Hey, Linda! No, this is the only available bag size of our packing peanuts. However, you can always purchase multiple bags to receive more packing peanuts. Thank you!
Where are these peanuts produced?
Hello, Sam! Our packing peanuts are made in the USA. Thank you for asking!
How much do they cost for a bag?
Hey, Esther! As shown here on the product page, the biodegradable packing peanuts cost $4.95 USD per bag. This price applies if you purchase online to be shipped to you and also if you choose to pick it up from a U-Haul store near you.
Please note that pricing may vary at neighborhood dealer locations (locations not owned by U-Haul). I hope that is helpful!
Where is this made?
Hi, Glen! Our packing peanuts are made in the USA. Thanks for asking!
Can they be used in the bottom of large flower pots to make the pot lighter?
Hi, Loretta! While this may be possible, please be aware that our bidegradable packing peanuts dissolve in water or fluid.
what are they made of? what are the ingredients? any real peanuts? stuffing bean bags for children.
Our packing peanuts do not contain any real peanuts. They are made from corn starch and potato starch.
can we eat it?
While the ingredients of our packing peanuts are all natural, we don't recommend eating them.
How many boxes can you fill with one bag
Hey Kyahsha, how many boxes you can fill with one bag is highly dependent upon the size of the box you are trying to fill.
Because each bag of our Biodegradable Packing Peanuts contains at least 1.5 cubic feet of peanuts, you can determine how many bags you will need based upon how much box space you need to fill.
Our most popular box, the Medium Moving Box, can hold up to 3 cubic feet of your items. If you were to fill the box completely with Biodegradable Packing Peanuts, it would take 2 full bags to be filled.
Are the peanuts made from starch?
They are made from corn starch and potato starch!
What shape are these packing peanuts? I am looking for the solid cylinders, rather than the "S" shape.
Our packing peanuts are the "S" shape style.
Are styrofoam peanuts available in store?
Hi, Nancy! Biodegradable packing peanuts should be available at your local U-Haul Center, but if you want to make sure they have enough in stock for you, feel free to call in ahead of time. Also, if you select "pick up at store" on this product page, it will let you know which of the locations nearest you have this product in stock. I hope that is helpful!
how many bags will I need to fill a 36 x 21 x 25 box?
Our moving supplies program manager writes: "You will need to find the cubic feet of the box first. There are 1.5 cubic feet of peanuts in each bag."
Are the packing peanuts toxic if eaten by a toddler?
Hi, Kathleen! These packing peanuts have a low order of toxicity according to the MSDS, but it is not recommended to allow a young child to eat them. I hope that is helpful!
How do you dispose of these?
Our buyer for this product writes: "They dissolve in water/fluid."
How long does it take peanuts to decompose?
Our buyer for this product writes: "They dissolve in water/fluid."
I am packing a fragile chandelier in a 30" x 30" x 30" cube box. Can you please help me with how many packages of these peanuts I will need??
I am sorry. This would depend on the chandelier itself. However, if you buy too many, you can return them to a UHaul center.
How many are in a package?
This product is sold by volume. Each bag contains 1.5 cu ft. of packing peanuts.
What size box does a cubic foot of pellets fill?
SB12. Book box.
How large are the bags ? Tall and Wide Please
Our buyer writes: "1.5 cu ft."
How long does it take to pick up?
If you are talking about ordering these and picking up at a UHaul location, it is immediate.
Buy Online, Pick up in Store orders are typically ready for pick up within two hours of submitting an order. Orders placed after store hours will be ready for pick up the next day. In-Store availability is based on the store inventory and is typically updated every two hours. Orders are held for four days after processing.
Free standard shipping is available on qualifying orders $100 (USD) or more when shipped within the contiguous U.S. or on orders $150 (CAD) or more when shipped within Canada.
Next-Day Delivery:
Our network of friendly neighborhood delivery drivers will pickup qualifying products from your local U-Haul Store and deliver them to your door.* This service is available in most areas on our most popular products. Choose Next-Day delivery while shopping to check availability in your area.
*Delivery fee will be calculated at checkout.
Free standard shipping is available on qualifying orders $100 (USD) or more when shipped within the contiguous U.S. or on orders $150 (CAD) or more when shipped within Canada.
In-Store Pickup Savings! When you pick up your order instead of shipping it to your home, you may see additional savings as some products will be priced lower for in-store pickup.
Next-Day Delivery:
Our network of friendly neighborhood delivery drivers will pickup qualifying products from your local U-Haul Store and deliver them to your door.* This service is available in most areas on our most popular products. Choose Next-Day delivery while shopping to check availability in your area.
*Delivery fee will be calculated at checkout.
Since the peanuts dissolve in water, what happens if the box gets wet during shipping (for example ... rain while in transit)?
Hi Katie, well, they would have to soak in water for awhile for that to happen. Just a box getting wet will not effect the peanuts. Thanks for your question.
Do you sell larger quantities of packing peanuts?
Hi, Pamela! At this time, this is the only option we offer for packing peanuts. Thanks for asking!
How many actual peanuts are in a package? I know the volume, but am looking for the number of distinct peanuts. Thanks.
Hi, Melinda! The number of actual peanuts can vary - the bag contains 1.5 cubic feet of packing peanuts but since the size and shape of each peanut can vary, the count varies anywhere from 1,300 to 2,000 pieces. I hope that is helpful!
How much does a garment box cost? How much do they hold??
Hello, Karen! We offer a selection of wardrobe boxes:
How many bags to fill one of your lamp boxes
Hello! You would need a little over 2 bags to fill one lamp box. 2 bags would likely not quite fill the entire box, but 3 bags would definitely be plenty. I hope that is helpful!
Is it safe for pets to play in?
Hi, Savannah! Yes, our packing peanuts are made from corn starch and are perfectly safe for pets. Thank you!
can i return unused boxes without my receipt
Hi, Elton! You will recieve U-Haul store credit which can be used for any U-Haul services or products in store and online. Thank you!
What are the dimensions of a 1.5 cu ft.bag of peanuts?
Hello! Each bag of packing peanuts is about 23 -1/2" x 13 -1/2" x 9 -1/2". I hope that is helpful!
You don't have bigger bags of the peanuts?
Hey, Linda! No, this is the only available bag size of our packing peanuts. However, you can always purchase multiple bags to receive more packing peanuts. Thank you!
Where are these peanuts produced?
Hello, Sam! Our packing peanuts are made in the USA. Thank you for asking!
How much do they cost for a bag?
Hey, Esther! As shown here on the product page, the biodegradable packing peanuts cost $4.95 USD per bag. This price applies if you purchase online to be shipped to you and also if you choose to pick it up from a U-Haul store near you.
Please note that pricing may vary at neighborhood dealer locations (locations not owned by U-Haul). I hope that is helpful!
Where is this made?
Hi, Glen! Our packing peanuts are made in the USA. Thanks for asking!
Can they be used in the bottom of large flower pots to make the pot lighter?
Hi, Loretta! While this may be possible, please be aware that our bidegradable packing peanuts dissolve in water or fluid.
what are they made of? what are the ingredients? any real peanuts? stuffing bean bags for children.
Our packing peanuts do not contain any real peanuts. They are made from corn starch and potato starch.
can we eat it?
While the ingredients of our packing peanuts are all natural, we don't recommend eating them.
How many boxes can you fill with one bag
Hey Kyahsha, how many boxes you can fill with one bag is highly dependent upon the size of the box you are trying to fill.
Because each bag of our Biodegradable Packing Peanuts contains at least 1.5 cubic feet of peanuts, you can determine how many bags you will need based upon how much box space you need to fill.
Our most popular box, the Medium Moving Box, can hold up to 3 cubic feet of your items. If you were to fill the box completely with Biodegradable Packing Peanuts, it would take 2 full bags to be filled.
Are the peanuts made from starch?
They are made from corn starch and potato starch!
What shape are these packing peanuts? I am looking for the solid cylinders, rather than the "S" shape.
Our packing peanuts are the "S" shape style.
Are styrofoam peanuts available in store?
Hi, Nancy! Biodegradable packing peanuts should be available at your local U-Haul Center, but if you want to make sure they have enough in stock for you, feel free to call in ahead of time. Also, if you select "pick up at store" on this product page, it will let you know which of the locations nearest you have this product in stock. I hope that is helpful!
how many bags will I need to fill a 36 x 21 x 25 box?
Our moving supplies program manager writes: "You will need to find the cubic feet of the box first. There are 1.5 cubic feet of peanuts in each bag."
Are the packing peanuts toxic if eaten by a toddler?
Hi, Kathleen! These packing peanuts have a low order of toxicity according to the MSDS, but it is not recommended to allow a young child to eat them. I hope that is helpful!
How do you dispose of these?
Our buyer for this product writes: "They dissolve in water/fluid."
How long does it take peanuts to decompose?
Our buyer for this product writes: "They dissolve in water/fluid."
I am packing a fragile chandelier in a 30" x 30" x 30" cube box. Can you please help me with how many packages of these peanuts I will need??
I am sorry. This would depend on the chandelier itself. However, if you buy too many, you can return them to a UHaul center.
How many are in a package?
This product is sold by volume. Each bag contains 1.5 cu ft. of packing peanuts.
What size box does a cubic foot of pellets fill?
SB12. Book box.
How large are the bags ? Tall and Wide Please
Our buyer writes: "1.5 cu ft."
How long does it take to pick up?
If you are talking about ordering these and picking up at a UHaul location, it is immediate.