Where can I buy half-height/"short" square plastic milk crates?
March 2, 2020 12:11 PM Subscribe
Where can I buy half-height/"short" square plastic milk crates? I know they exist (or existed), but I haven't found what I'm looking for after hours of searching.
I'm also open to any non-milk crate suggestions, as long as the container 1) stacks easily and stably, 2) has a square bottom with sides around 13-14", and 3) can stack 4 to 5 deep in 26" of vertical space. I think it's a big plus if it doesn't need a lid to stack.
I just bought a small chest freezer whose deepest cavity is about 15" x 15" x 27". I'd like to get some stackable containers to make items at the bottom more easily accessible, and standard-size square milk crates seems like a great item for that. However, they're still kind of deep on their own, so I'd like to get some half-height plastic crates.
I know such things exist. My family had a mixed set of full and half-height square creates that we used to store toys when I was a kid, which I remember well. However the closest I've been able to find after hours of searching have been these half-height rectangular crates and these too-expensive half-height square wooden crates.
I just bought a small chest freezer whose deepest cavity is about 15" x 15" x 27". I'd like to get some stackable containers to make items at the bottom more easily accessible, and standard-size square milk crates seems like a great item for that. However, they're still kind of deep on their own, so I'd like to get some half-height plastic crates.
I know such things exist. My family had a mixed set of full and half-height square creates that we used to store toys when I was a kid, which I remember well. However the closest I've been able to find after hours of searching have been these half-height rectangular crates and these too-expensive half-height square wooden crates.
Also not sure if these are big/sturdy enough, but the Wide Tall Like-It Bricks might be a good option? I use these for dividers inside a storage ottoman.
posted by radioamy at 12:40 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by radioamy at 12:40 PM on March 2, 2020
I think a square milk crate is a "16-quart milk crate." Please do check out pinterest for chest freezer crate organization ideas, too; people are doing a lot with re-purposed plastic crates, Sterlite from retailers like Home Depot and Target, and inexpensive dollar-store type containers.
posted by Iris Gambol at 12:46 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by Iris Gambol at 12:46 PM on March 2, 2020
Response by poster: I already looked at the container store, and they only have standard-size 11" deep milk crates. I might have to make due with those, but I want something just as sturdy and stack-able, but shallower.
I don't think the "Wide Tall Like-It Bricks" would work. The space is deep and square, and I think it needs something square, with handles.
If I can find half-height crates, my plan is to have a standard size create at the bottom, then half-size ones stacked on top.
posted by cosmic.osmo at 12:48 PM on March 2, 2020
I don't think the "Wide Tall Like-It Bricks" would work. The space is deep and square, and I think it needs something square, with handles.
If I can find half-height crates, my plan is to have a standard size create at the bottom, then half-size ones stacked on top.
posted by cosmic.osmo at 12:48 PM on March 2, 2020
Dollar stores often have small versions of milk crates and plastic storage baskets that might work for you.
posted by HeyAllie at 2:13 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by HeyAllie at 2:13 PM on March 2, 2020
Check this out! https://www.toolots.com/41-liter-collapsible-crate-without-lid-23-62-l-x-15-75-w-x-8-7-h-green-9-pieces-zjcrate-kn604022w-1.html?cid=1469602959&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI68_TvPD85wIVKx-tBh2b-QZREAQYDiABEgJ67fD_BwE
posted by amanda at 2:52 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by amanda at 2:52 PM on March 2, 2020
Ooh! Another - https://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/S-20633GR/Totes-Plastic-Storage-Boxes/Mesh-Straight-Wall-Container-24-x-16-x-8-1-2-Gray?pricode=WB1354&gadtype=pla&id=S-20633GR&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp4mW_PD85wIVkq_sCh364wHuEAQYASABEgLY0vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
posted by amanda at 2:54 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by amanda at 2:54 PM on March 2, 2020
Here's a 4 pack of 15x12x7.5 at uline, they're a bit expensive but you could fit 3 of them stacked.
Do you know anyone in the food industry? your best bet would be small bakery crates, trays, etc.
posted by FirstMateKate at 2:56 PM on March 2, 2020
Do you know anyone in the food industry? your best bet would be small bakery crates, trays, etc.
posted by FirstMateKate at 2:56 PM on March 2, 2020
I see these collapsible short crates at the farmers market. Perhaps ask their supplier? https://www.plasticpalletsandbins.com/product/rpc-64x19?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIp4mW_PD85wIVkq_sCh364wHuEAQYCiABEgKQu_D_BwE
posted by amanda at 2:56 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by amanda at 2:56 PM on March 2, 2020
Uline sells all sorts of stuff, including crates and milk crates. Not cheap, but they will be sturdy, standard commercial versions.
posted by theora55 at 3:14 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by theora55 at 3:14 PM on March 2, 2020
Something like these might work, or might lead you down the right path. They're 12 x 12 x 6. The sides don't look too slanted. I don't think they're made to stack, but they should do ok.
posted by hydra77 at 4:23 PM on March 2, 2020
posted by hydra77 at 4:23 PM on March 2, 2020
15x10x7 stackable plastic bins
12.63 x 10.63 x 8.5 Stackable metal baskets, you'd only be able to get 3 deep
11X11X5 6 pack stackable storage bins
posted by FirstMateKate at 7:39 AM on March 3, 2020
12.63 x 10.63 x 8.5 Stackable metal baskets, you'd only be able to get 3 deep
11X11X5 6 pack stackable storage bins
posted by FirstMateKate at 7:39 AM on March 3, 2020
https://us.hay.com/accessories/by-room/office/colour-crate%2C-large/2516482.html?lang=en_CA#lang=en_CA&start=1
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