Free Moving Checklists — Packing, Change of Address, Utilities & First Week

Packing Checklist

A room-by-room plan that keeps your move calm instead of chaotic. Start early, label as you go, and let the bins do the heavy lifting.

Before You Start

Create a packing timeline based on your moving date
Reserve your reusable bins from Peach State Bins
Choose a color or number system to label each room
Set aside one area for daily-use items you’ll pack last
Gather supplies — markers, labels, and bubble wrap for fragile items

Three to Four Weeks Out

Pack out-of-season clothing and décor first
Pack rarely-used rooms — guest rooms, basement, storage
Declutter as you go — donate, sell, or toss what you won’t move
Pack books, media, and keepsakes (heaviest items in the bottom of each bin)

Two Weeks Out

Pack non-essential kitchen and living-room items
Label each bin with the room it belongs to and what’s inside
Keep a simple inventory list so nothing gets lost
Confirm your bin delivery date and drop-off spot with us

Moving Week

Pack a “first night” essentials bin — meds, chargers, toiletries, a change of clothes
Pack daily-use items last so they’re the first ones out
Keep important documents, valuables, and keys with you, not in the truck
Do a final sweep of closets, cabinets, and the attic

Loading Day

Load the heaviest bins first and keep them low
Stack bins by room so unloading is a breeze
Keep walkways clear as you carry out
Walk every room one last time before you lock up

Tip: tap a box to check items off as you go.

Change of Address Checklist

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Everybody who needs your new address, in one place — so nothing important follows you to the wrong house.

Government and Mail

Submit your USPS change of address
Update your driver’s license or state ID
Update your vehicle registration
Update your voter registration if needed
Notify the IRS and the Georgia Department of Revenue

Financial Accounts

Update your bank and any credit unions
Update credit card companies
Update loans, mortgage, or your landlord
Update investment and retirement accounts
Update every insurance policy — auto, home, health, and life

Utilities and Home Services

Transfer or set up electric and gas
Transfer or set up water and sewer
Move internet, cable, and phone service
Update trash and recycling pickup
Update any security or alarm monitoring

Subscriptions and Memberships

Update streaming and subscription boxes
Update your gym or clubs
Update online shopping addresses (Amazon and others)
Update magazines and any mailed deliveries

Healthcare and Personal

Update your doctors, dentist, and pharmacy
Transfer records to new providers if you’re relocating
Update your veterinarian and pet records
Update schools and your employer or HR

Tip: tap a box to check items off as you go.

Utility Transfer Checklist

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Line up your utilities so you arrive to lights on, water running, and Wi-Fi ready — not a cold, dark house.

Two to Three Weeks Before

List every current provider and account number
Schedule disconnect at your old home for the day after you move out
Schedule connect at your new home for the day before you move in
Ask about transfer fees, deposits, and final-bill timing

Electric and Gas

Confirm your provider (many north-Georgia homes use Cobb EMC, Georgia Power, or city gas)
Transfer or open service in your name
Take a final meter reading at the old home

Water, Sewer, and Trash

Transfer water and sewer through your city or county
Set up trash and recycling pickup
Confirm your new pickup day and any cart delivery

Internet, Cable, and Phone

Schedule installation at the new home early — good slots fill up
Return old equipment to avoid fees
Test the connection as soon as you arrive

At the New Home

Locate the breaker panel and the main water shutoff
Test every utility on arrival and report any issues
Keep your first few bills to confirm service is in your name

Tip: tap a box to check items off as you go.

First Week in Your New Home Checklist

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The move isn’t over when the truck leaves. Here’s how to turn a new address into home in your first week.

Day One

Unpack your essentials bin first
Test the lights, water, heat, and air
Find the breaker box and the main water shutoff
Set up the beds so everyone sleeps well night one

The First Few Days

Unpack the kitchen and bathrooms first
Schedule your free Peach State Bins pickup once you’re unpacked
Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors; replace batteries
Deep clean each room as you empty it

Settling In

Change the locks and reset garage and alarm codes
Find your nearest grocery store, pharmacy, and urgent care
Register kids for school and transfer records
Finish updating your address on any remaining accounts

Make It Yours

Hang art, curtains, and the things that make it feel like home
Introduce yourself to the neighbors
Sign up for local services and explore the area
Breathe — you made it

Tip: tap a box to check items off as you go.

Move smarter, not harder.

Packing Checklist

Before You Start

Three to Four Weeks Out

Two Weeks Out

Moving Week

Loading Day

Change of Address Checklist

Government and Mail

Financial Accounts

Utilities and Home Services

Subscriptions and Memberships

Healthcare and Personal

Utility Transfer Checklist

Two to Three Weeks Before

Electric and Gas

Water, Sewer, and Trash

Internet, Cable, and Phone

At the New Home

First Week in Your New Home Checklist

Day One

The First Few Days

Settling In

Make It Yours

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