Choose your package & dates
Pick a tote count and a drop-off date. We recommend starting 5–7 days before you move.
Moving is stressful.Packing doesn't have to be.
Family-run tote rentals in Washington and Central Illinois. We drop them off. You pack and move. We pick them up.
White-glove totes, handled end to end
1 2 We drop off clean, stacked totes
We deliver your package to the door or garage in Central Illinois. You do not have to be home.
3 Pack, move & unpack at your pace
Lids lock. Dollies roll. You get a full two weeks to pack before move day and unpack on the other side.
4 We pick up the empties
Stack them on the porch or driveway. Need extra time? Extend for $20/week or $3/day — just text us first.
Built so a family can stay close to home
Washington, IL
“I started Crate & Key because I care about making my neighbors' lives a little easier during one of the most stressful weeks they'll have all year. Building something real, useful, and close to home is the kind of work I want to be doing.”
Crate & Key vs. cardboard
Most moving-box runs put the work on you. We do the drop-off and pickup instead.
| Features | Crate & Key | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|
| Dropped at your door | ||
| No box assembly or tape | ||
| Crushproof with lids on | ||
| Pickup when you are done | ||
| No security deposit | ||
| Reused after the move |
Find Crate & Key in your area
We deliver and pick up across Central Illinois. Outside this list? Ask.
Tote packages
$4 each for two weeks. No deposit. Select a package, add a custom count, then layer on extras.
Studio to 1 bed
The Starter Pack
$100
25 totes · two weeks
Ideal for apartments and lighter moves. Stackable, heavy-duty totes delivered ready to pack.
- 25 heavy-duty reusable moving totes with lids
- Full 2-week rental
- Removable labels & a marker
Most requested
The Standard Move
2–3 bedrooms
$180
45 totes · two weeks
Our most requested package for medium homes and townhouses. Right-sized for a 3–4 person household.
- 45 heavy-duty reusable moving totes with lids
- Full 2-week rental
- Removable labels & a marker
4+ bedrooms & large houses
The Family Bundle
$280
70 totes · two weeks
Built for spacious family homes with garages, basements, and full closets.
- 70 heavy-duty reusable moving totes with lids
- Full 2-week rental
- Removable labels & a marker
A-la-carte rental
Need a custom number of totes?
Choose an exact count ($4/tote for two weeks).
$120(30 totes @ $4/ea)
Totes
Custom tote count
Helpful add-ons
Heavy-Duty Tote Dolly
$15 / per rental
Four-wheel dolly. Roll up to 600 lbs without lifting.
Hanging Garment Bags (set of 2)
$12 / set of 2
Wardrobe bags that keep hanging clothes on the hanger.
Zippered Moving Bags (set of 2)
$12 / set of 2
For clothes, bedding, blankets, and linens.
Moving Blankets (set of 4)
$16 / set of 4
Padded pads for TVs, mirrors, wood tables, and appliances.
Tape Gun & Roll
$10 / per set
Dispenser plus 110 yards of packing tape for non-tote items.
Move-In Day Essential Kit
$24 / per kit
- Utility knife
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Surface wipes
- Pens & notepad
- Paper towels
- Screwdriver
- Trash bags
Ready to lock in your reservation?
Select a package or custom tote count to get started.
