{"id":530798,"date":"2022-12-23T22:47:59","date_gmt":"2022-12-23T19:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-12-23T22:47:59","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T19:47:59","slug":"why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why You Shouldn\u2019t Throw Christmas Gift Boxes on the Curb \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cd1a0d4174\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3cd1a0d4174\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CWhy_You_Shouldnt_Throw_Christmas_Gift_Boxes_on_the_Curb_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Why You Shouldn\u2019t Throw Christmas Gift Boxes on the Curb \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek\/#Why_You_Shouldnt_Dispose_of_Gift_Boxes_on_the_Curb\" >Why You Shouldn\u2019t Dispose of Gift Boxes on the Curb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek\/#Tips_for_Disposing_Holiday_Gift_Boxes\" >Tips for Disposing Holiday Gift Boxes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/why-you-shouldnt-throw-christmas-gift-boxes-on-the-curb-review-geek\/#Watch_What_You_Put_on_Social_Media\" >Watch What You Put on Social Media<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhy_You_Shouldnt_Throw_Christmas_Gift_Boxes_on_the_Curb_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Why You Shouldn\u2019t Throw Christmas Gift Boxes on the Curb \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-header-area\">\n<p class=\"subheadingtext\">Don&#8217;t let a drive-by thief shop for items to steal. <\/p>\n<p><!-- .entry-meta -->\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-140584\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/d14271d2.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Amazon boxes in the trash.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/saint-cloud-florida-usa-september-23-1517730854\">Cari Rubin Photography\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The holiday season isn\u2019t just busy for those <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>ing to see friends and family. It\u2019s also a busy time of the year for thieves. And unfortunately, those boxes you throw out on the curb for that big screen TV or new Playstation 5 show thieves exactly what you have inside the house.<\/p>\n<p>Right now, there are high-end gadgets under Christmas trees everywhere, just waiting to get unwr<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ed. We\u2019re talking about a new 75-inch Samsung TV, the latest iPad Pro, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> consoles, cameras, and much more. Over the Christmas weekend, people everywhere will be getting gifts.<\/p>\n<p>Where you dispose of those boxes is more important than you think. And posting about a gift on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a> isn\u2019t a great idea. So, here\u2019s what you need to know and what to do with all those boxes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_Shouldnt_Dispose_of_Gift_Boxes_on_the_Curb\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Why You Shouldn\u2019t Dispose of Gift Boxes on the Curb<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-140583\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/9b17b6ca.jpg\" alt=\"Pile of Bigscreen TV boxes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/lodz-poland-july-9-2018-inside-1153926001\">Grzegorz Czapski\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Drive around any neighborhood next week, and you\u2019ll likely see all sorts of holiday gift boxes on the curb for trash day\u2014packages for a fancy new ebike or the classic big-screen TV. We hear stories about it every year, so this is your reminder to avoid throwing big-ticket boxes away on the curb.<\/p>\n<p>Throwing away big boxes shows thieves exactly where to go. It\u2019s a target in front of your house that suggests sitting beyond the front door are expensive gadgets that are easy to steal.\u00a0Prevent burglaries, theft, and other crimes by properly disposing of all your holiday gift boxes.<\/p>\n<p>This goes for small boxes, too, especially if it\u2019s an expensive item. We\u2019re talking about a new MacBook Pro or costly jewelry. You\u2019ll want to pay close attention to what you\u2019re throwing away, even if it\u2019s not a fancy gadget or something that goes inside your home.<\/p>\n<p>Thieves look for boxes from new tools, car stereos, bikes, guns, speakers, headphones, and more. I\u2019m talking about items that could be an easy target in the coming days and weeks. You\u2019ll want to properly dispose of boxes for anything that\u2019ll eventually get stored in your garage or car. As this suggests to thieves that they can come back at night and smash a window or wait for the garage to be open.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Disposing_Holiday_Gift_Boxes\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Tips for Disposing Holiday Gift Boxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-140593\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2e383612.jpg\" alt=\"WORX rotary tool cutting boxes\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WORX-WX081L-ZipSnip-Cutting-Tool\/dp\/B019CSHSW8?tag=lsmedia-13580-20\">WORX<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Depending on the item\u2019s size, throwing away boxes the correct way is easier said than done. The same goes for a large family that goes big on Christmas. You\u2019ll end up with far more trash than the recycle bin can hold, which is why people toss everything on the curb.<\/p>\n<p>If you have smaller items, conceal them before throwing anything away. You can put smaller boxes in additional trash bags or hide them at the bottom of the bin before disposing of your usual trash.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good idea to break down big boxes inside your house, ensuring they\u2019ll fit in a trash bin without the lid staying open. An easy way to do this is with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/WORX-WX081L-ZipSnip-Cutting-Tool\/dp\/B019CSHSW8?tag=lsmedia-13580-20\">electric scissors or a rotary tool<\/a>. Cut up those large TV boxes into small pieces to fit in the bin or an extra bag.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, you can find designated <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recyclingcenternear.me\/cardboard-recycling-near-me\/\">recycling drop-off locations<\/a> in every major city. You\u2019ll often find large recycling bins at a college campus or shopping center parking lots. Another option is to check with your local trash company for more details and drop-off locations.<\/p>\n<p>Some cities have started offering what they\u2019re calling a \u201cburglary box\u201d to residents, which is essentially a big recycling bin designated for trash. This helps prevent theft by encouraging homeowners to dispose of boxes off-property instead of advertising all the goods on the curb.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you could upcycle that big TV box and turn it into a household item. Some companies like Samsung have QR codes on the box with instructions to make a cat house or magazine rack out of cardboard. Or, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instructables.com\/search\/projects\/?q=cardboard%20boxes&amp;projects=all\">the site Instructables<\/a> is full of box repurposing ideas.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Watch_What_You_Put_on_Social_Media\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Watch What You Put on Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-91056 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/07\/02396d8f.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cameron Summerson \/ Review Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cameron Summerson \/ Review Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s always fun to share what you got for Christmas with friends and family on social media but do so carefully. You\u2019ll want to be mindful of what you put on Facebook or TikTok in the days and weeks after the busy holiday season. Don\u2019t post pictures, stories, or reels of any new big-ticket items you got as a gift.<\/p>\n<p>The curb by your trash bin is an easy target, but so is your social media account. Posting videos of a new laptop isn\u2019t the best idea. Thieves are getting more sophisticated each year, and looking online is an easy way to get an inside look at someone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<p>According to a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/home-improvement\/home-security\/home-invasion-statistics\/\">report from <em>Forbes<\/em><\/a>, over 65% of people who\u2019ve been burglarized know the burglar. So, if you\u2019re showing off that new necklace, smartwatch, or laptop, someone with ill intentions could be watching.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, this is the world we live in. And don\u2019t expect those security cameras on the front porch to stop a would-be thief. This time of the year, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry. 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