Social Responsibility at Otter Moving & Storage
At Otter Moving & Storage, we know that moving is about more than just transporting belongings from one place to another. It is about taking care of the people, the neighborhoods, and the environment that make our city home. We believe that a company's success shouldn't just be measured by the number of moves completed, but by the positive impact we leave on our community and the planet.
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A positive impact on our community and the planet.
We are committed to operating with integrity, prioritizing sustainability, and investing in the people who make this city move.
Reusable Packing Solutions.
Traditional moving often leaves behind a massive trail of waste — specifically, the thousands of cardboard boxes that are used once and immediately discarded. We are actively working to change that narrative. We are proud to offer a Reusable Plastic Bin Rental Program designed to make your move not only more secure but significantly more sustainable. By choosing our durable, interlocking plastic crates, you help us protect the environment in three key ways:
Eliminating Single-Use Waste Hundreds of uses
Our bins are used hundreds of times, effectively removing the need for cardboard boxes that often end up in landfills or recycling centers after a single trip.
Superior Protection
These bins are water-resistant, crush-proof, and provide a level of security for your belongings that standard cardboard simply cannot match.
Efficient Sustainability
Because our bins are stackable and uniform, they optimize space in our trucks, reducing the number of trips required and lowering our overall carbon footprint on city streets.
More Than Just Moving.
Since our founding in 2022, we've grown into one of New York City's most trusted moving companies. We believe that being a good neighbor means giving back to the community that supports us. Our social responsibility extends beyond the truck:
Investing in Our Team
We don't rely on day labor. We invest in our professional moving crews with rigorous training and fair compensation. When you hire Otter, you are supporting a team of dedicated professionals who take pride in their craft.
Community Partnership Nets & Devils
We are deeply rooted in the Brooklyn community. As an Official Small Business Partner of the Brooklyn Nets and New Jersey Devils, we actively participate in local initiatives that bolster the business ecosystem and support the vibrancy of the neighborhoods we serve.
Transparent Standards
Integrity is the cornerstone of our operations. From clear, upfront pricing to our commitment to safe, compliant, and ethical business practices, we strive to set a standard of transparency that our customers can trust.
Moving Toward a Greener Future.
We understand that the logistics industry has a profound impact on the environment. While we continue to maintain a modern fleet of over 65+ trucks to ensure efficiency, we are constantly evaluating our operations to reduce waste, optimize routing, and minimize our impact on the city we love.
Moves that left nothing behind.
No cardboard mountains, no day-labor roulette — here's what some of our customers had to say about moving the responsible way.
My last move generated two full recycling-room hauls of flattened cardboard — genuinely embarrassing. This time I rented Otter's plastic bins: they arrived stacked, packed beautifully, and two weeks later the crew took every single one back for the next customer. Zero waste left in my apartment. The fact that it was also cheaper than buying boxes feels almost unfair.
You can tell a lot about a company by how its people talk about their job. All four movers on my crew were full-time employees — one had been with Otter almost since the beginning — and they clearly took pride in doing it right. No rotating cast of strangers off an app. As someone who tries to spend money with businesses that treat workers well, this is the mover I recommend now.
I first noticed them as a Nets Small Business Partner, which made me look closer — and the sustainability program is real, not greenwashing. Reusable crates instead of cardboard, uniform stacking that fit our whole two-bedroom in fewer truck trips than quoted, upfront pricing with nothing bolted on later. A Brooklyn company acting like it actually lives here.
Ready to start your move on the right foot?
When you choose Otter, you are choosing a partner that cares about the details — from the safe handling of your family heirlooms to the sustainable footprint of your entire relocation. Join us in making your next relocation more sustainable. Rent our reusable bins, experience our professional service, and let's move forward together.
"Two weeks later the crew took every bin back for the next customer. Zero waste left in my apartment."
