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There's nothing like the real thing - our Authentic Milk Crate is the same strong crate used at dairies. In fact, it was one of the first products sold at The Container Store, after we persuaded the original manufacturer of the milk crates that if consumers could buy them, they wouldn't have to resort to stealing them from grocery stores.
Made from exceptionally strong, high-density polyethylene with cut-out handles
The interior of each Authentic Milk Crate measures 12" sq. x 10-3/8" h
Note: our Authentic Milk Crate does not accommodate standard LP record albums
Description:
You can organize virtually anything with our modular
Pure Box Modular Stacking System. Made from durable polypropylene, each piece can be stacked to create the ultimate solution. Choose from open boxes of various depths for organizing paper, pens and other supplies. Add divided boxes for sorting craft supplies, ...
Description:
Create storage when and where you need it
with a crate that pops up for easy use or folds flat for convenient storage. Its sturdy construction with built-in measurements gives you lots of options. Organize office files and folders, corral sports gear and toys, store camping equipment, or sort supplies ...
Description:
Our Stacking Wire Baskets turn the time-tested standard
of the simple wire basket, into a stylish new accent. The handles of each fold inward so you can stack multiples securely, letting you maximize vertical space on a countertop, in a living room, office or any room! It's perfectly sized for ...
Description:
With recessed wheels and secure-fit lids, our Rolling
Storage Totes are an easy, dependable solution for garages, closets and basement organization. They're made of durable matte plastic, so they're good looking and tough - and glide effortlessly even when full.
Description:
Attention creative types: you can now create customized,
affordable storage that works for you. Our clear plastic bins mix, match and stack to fit your space. Adjustable interior dividers sort and organize fabric, yarn, brushes, paints, magazines and files. Or remove dividers altogether to store bulky supplies. ...
White Authentic Milk Crate is rated
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
jwietl from
Organized, effective and efficient school spiritManaging the trips from home to work more effectively and efficiently with crates in school colors.
Date published: 2014-05-04
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Crafter57 from
DIY with Dairy CratesLoved that I could find the dairy crates at container store. Made this to fit in a small space for my hubby to change his dirty shoes! Turned out beautiful for less than $15.00
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jerseydweller from
Simply perfectWish all purchases were this easy. This crate is sturdy, looks great, can be used for bath toys, outdoor toys, a stool, etc. Hard to believe you can get something so sturdy and practical for this price.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
F5Hero from
perfect for carboysThese milk crates are the ideal size to place carboys in for storage and protection. Never break another carboy again get one of these.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of
5 by
nursehawkeyes from
fantastically strongThese crates are perfect for moving books and can be used as bookshelves when arriving at the destination.
Date published: 2014-04-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mountaingirl3 from
Great product!Although these have been around for a while, it's still a great product. I turn them on their sides and use them to build extra shelving space in my closet. They're the perfect size, blend in well, and look great!
Date published: 2014-04-13
Rated 5 out of
5 by
joltman from
Great size and top-notch qualityThe 2 crates I bought are a great size. Plus, the quality is top-notch
Date published: 2014-04-09
Rated 5 out of
5 by
konaice from
Authentic Dairy CrateAwesome product. Very durable and colorful. Different color choices gives me a lot of options.
Date published: 2014-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RWeekley from
Sturdy enough to sit on!!!!I bought these crates specifically to make a book bench in our living room for! I love them! They are so strong and sturdy, that not only can my kids enjoy the book bench, but so can I! We zip-tied three bins together and then I made a cushion for the top and use bins in each crate to store the books! Way better quality, strength and price, in comparison to other corporate store crates!!!!
Date published: 2014-03-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Corie1029 from
As durable as the originalAs durable as the old school milk crates. Wash easily. Great for basement, toy, and laundry storage!
Date published: 2014-03-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JenNiemann from
Great productThis is a very durable crate. Loved being able to find a unique color.
Date published: 2014-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MorningStar from
Milk cratesThey are almost indistinguishable from authentic milk crates. And every bit as durable.
Date published: 2014-02-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jiwit from
Can't go wrong w/milk crates because milk cratesLook at this milk crate. Look at more milk crates. The use of these are limitless. They can be stacked, they can stand alone. They can hold things. They can transport things. They can also make an object look taller by putting that object on top.
Date published: 2014-01-06
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cfcgogo from
Super handy!Love these crates. I have a lot of them and keep coming back for more. They are sturdy and can be configured into almost anything - bookshelves, bathroom or kitchen storage, hobby/sports/toy holders. Can even be used to support a tabletop, desk or shelves in a pinch. They keep things organized and neat. I move frequently for work and love how you just pick these up and go. Use cable ties to bind two or more together for greater stability. The black ones are low profile and look a little less "college dorm" which I like. These are commercial grade and not the flimsy imitations you find at discount stores.
Date published: 2013-11-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OCDmama from
Perfect as a trunk organizerI use this crate to keep all of my reusable shopping bags in, as well as my daughter's toys in. It makes the perfect trunk organizer. I can keep everything in one place instead of spread all over the trunk.
Date published: 2013-09-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rohrer4 from
Great for Organizing Your Trunk and Other ThingsI used these crates for many things when I taught: bookshelves, organizing folders by the writing groups with whom I met based on Days of the Week - Red for Monday, Orange for Tuesday, Yellow for Wednesday, Green for Thursday, Blue for Friday), or by subject matter - Blue for Math, Green for Science, Yellow for Writing.
Now, I'm using them to organize my trunk. I have shopping bags in one crate, weather-related items (boots, gloves & hat, ice scraper, windshield-cover for winter) in another, and car-specific items in another.
Plus, they keep a larger tub in which I haul my Norwex Anti Bac Microfiber, Products, firmly in place the far reaches of my trunk.
Date published: 2013-08-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
twinmomOH from
Great ProductVery sturdy and love the colors. Great for storing and organizing as well as transporting.
Date published: 2013-08-24
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mwearnest from
Love "milk" crates and especially the color choiceI had a few of these "milk" crates, as I call them for storage purposes. When I returned to the classroom recently to teach, I looked for some locally but had no success. I am so glad to have found these crates! I especially loved the fact I could get one in yellow and one in blue, my school's colors. They are sturdy and can be used for many different purposes.
Date published: 2013-07-16
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
Excellent qualityThis crate is very sturdy and better quality than any of the old fashioned milk crates I've seen.
I'm sure it will last for years.
Date published: 2013-07-15
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Treat747 from
EfficientThe crates are sturdy and were available at the store when expected. I was notified promptly for pickup.
Date published: 2013-07-05
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Read2lead from
Great ProductI used these for my classroom library. I bought the white crates and my husband attached them to white 2x8 boards. The crates store featured books and stuffed animals. The shelves store over 20 baskets of books. The crates are very sturdy. I could not be more happy with this product! :)
Date published: 2013-04-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kyle2013 from
The Real Deal!I've had an old dairy crate that's been used for numerous tasks since it was handed down to me in the late 1980s. Fast forward to 2013 and the crate is finally beginning to crack and split in places. When I heard about The Container Store's crates, I was skeptical... but in need of a crate so figured I'd give it a shot. SO GLAD I DID! As they say, these are the real deal; next time they go on sale I plan to stock up!
Date published: 2013-04-27
Rated 4 out of
5 by
jberi13 from
happy with my purchasei got two crates for my kid's toys. they are very sturdy and stack well too. i was pleasantly surprised that these crates can hold a lot of small toys like train parts, and duplo legos. they fit perfect under our train table. my kids can lift and carry with ease.
Date published: 2013-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
yogi4life from
Life saver: and under $10!!!!I first bought these for my son's playroom to organize toys/books/balls/action figures. Unlike other toy chests and the adorable animal toy sacks also sold at the container store (we also have these for big items like stuffed animals), you can actually see the contents! So if searching for a particular toy, you can visually select it and do not have to dump multiple toy chests or sacks to search for coveted item. They are bright and stack together vertically in a column and look very modern. In our small home they save so much space-I also look for storage options that utilize upward space. I loved them so much that I have bought them for myself (the bright colors are so cheery and add a splash of happiness to our grey, walls and furniture). I store folded sweaters and other folded clothes in mine. We also have a few in the living room to organize cable boxes and dvds. Who ever thought a milk crate could be so hip! You cannot beat under $10 for a life solution to clutter and time saving organization.
Date published: 2013-04-26
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tulip10 from
Book SaverWe needed something to hold all of my daughter's books. I knew The Container Store would have something that would be able to do the trick. We don't have an actual store in Michigan, but I love all of their products.
The crates are nice and colorful and allow easy access for our budding reader to find what all of her books!
Date published: 2013-04-03
Rated 4 out of
5 by
dozier from
SatisfiedThese crates are sturdy and look good. I bought the red one, and it is a very nice shade of red. Would buy again.
Date published: 2013-04-02
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lynd75 from
best storage everI LOVE these crates. They look funky, the stack well, they can be used for anything and they can be used out of sight or as part of your deco. If you are a bit of an organizational freak like me, use different colors to color code what is in which crate. I ordered 8 of them, and could have ordered more!
Date published: 2013-03-01
Rated 5 out of
5 by
amaro from
Perfect storage for anything!LOVE these milk crates! They are fantastic for storing anything you want. I use them for pet toys and computer accessories. They are easy to stack and come in brilliant colors. Definitely a container store favorite!
Date published: 2013-02-27
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Binkrrr from
The sturdiest crate!This crate is perfect for either storing items or using it as I do to stack things on. One holds my cases of water off the ground in my garage. Very strong.
Date published: 2013-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Uruburu from
Dairy CrateI bought 8 crates several years ago for closet organization of my sportswear. Last week I bought an additional 5 crates in white. They match perfectly; they work with my older crates; they are GREAT for storing cotton clothing! Thank you!
I am looking for cheap storage for my records, and wonder if they fit in the milk crates?
Asked by: vbchgal
No. They absolutely do not.
Answered by: hanc
Date published: 2018-04-07
Can the dairy crates be left outside?
I need something for holding sandbox toys. The dairy crates look ideal, but can they be left outside?
Asked by: hjblack
Yes. Almost anything will deteriorate overtime when exposed to UV light but these very sturdy crates would provide reliable storage for outside toys for at least several seasons.
Answered by: cfcgogo
Date published: 2018-03-16
Can these be stacked on the upright position, as shown in picture?
Asked by: JocelynB
The crates are designed to be stacked open-side-up. A rim at the bottom of the crate which serves as "feet" fits securely inside the "lip" of the open side when they are stacked. This allows several crates to be stacked neatly and consistently. If stacking with the opening to the side (bookshelf style), there is no built-in mechanism for interconnecting the crates; however, it is possible to stack them in this manner. Obviously, children, pets and others lacking mature judgement should be supervised in the presence of stacked crates. Toppling a stack could be dangerous.
Answered by: cfcgogo
Date published: 2019-01-02
What are the inside dimensions of the authentic Dairy Crate?
Asked by: jcarruda
12.25 inches square (side to side) and just under 10.5 inches deep (from the bottom to the upper edge). This assumes the open side is the "top."
Answered by: cfcgogo
Date published: 2018-08-11
Can you hang files inside the authentic dairy crate?
Asked by: kinderway
Maybe, maybe not. Obviously, the hanging bars typically used for hanging files are not present in the dairy crate. So the mechanism that usually keeps those hanging files "on track" is not present. I tried inserting a letter size hanging file into the crate and it fit very nicely. The "arms" of the hanging file sit right on the rim of the milk crate. If your crate is full of hanging files, this might work well. Keep in mind, though, that if you have only a few hanging files, they are likely to twist, move and fall off the rim creating ... sub-optimal filing conditions. Perhaps you could devise a way to install the tracks hanging files require. This would provide a happy solution for many prospective users!
Answered by: cfcgogo
Date published: 2018-03-16
How much weight can they handle?
Looking to use for heavy storage to easily sort and find different items. Want to know that I won't pick one up and have it break, due to too much weight. Thanks!
Asked by: ksigette
Authentic crates were designed to hold at least 4 gallons of milk. According to the USDA, a gallon of milk weighs 8.6 pounds (USA). When in good condition, these crates should hold and support a minimum of 40 pounds in the open-side-up position. In my experience, they support slightly less weight when turned so that the opening faces the side - when used bookshelf style, for example. Stacking extremely heavy items on the crates in this position may cause the edges to bow slightly over time. In real-world applications, I have found that these crates can be fully loaded with the heaviest books in one's library and are always equal to the task! In household storage applications, I have never observed an outright product failure.
Answered by: cfcgogo
Date published: 2018-03-16
The picture shows an orange crate, but the orange crate doesn't seem to be for sale. What's going on with that?
Asked by: Evak
Unfortunately, our orange Dairy Crates are no longer available.
Answered by: beneel
Date published: 2018-03-16
Vinyl
Will 12" records fit in this crate?
Asked by: Luke123
These will not accommodate Vinyl records since the interior dimensions are 12". Please check the recommendation below.
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