Moving Asheville Forward

Tom's Tote Rental was born from a simple problem — moving is wasteful, stressful, and expensive. We built a better solution: industrial-strength totes delivered to your door, powered by a nonprofit that puts people first.

Tom with a stack of rental totes

The Person Behind the Totes

Meet Tom

Tom started this business because he hated watching friends struggle with flimsy cardboard boxes — and hated even more seeing them end up in a landfill the very next day.

A longtime Asheville resident and advocate with Lighthouse House, Tom saw an opportunity to solve a real problem while funding programs that change lives in our community.

Every tote you rent goes right back out to another Asheville family — and every rental funds transitional housing and recovery support for our neighbors.

Our Mission

Three pillars guide everything we do.

Environmental

Every rental eliminates 20–100 cardboard boxes from the waste stream. We believe moving shouldn't cost the planet.

Affordable

Our prices are competitive with the cost of buying cardboard boxes — and you get industrial-strength reusable totes.

Community

Net proceeds fund transitional housing, workforce development, and recovery support programs for our Asheville neighbors.

Powered by Purpose

Tom's is a social enterprise program of Lighthouse House, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Asheville. Every rental helps fund transitional housing, workforce development, and recovery support programs for our neighbors.

When you rent from Tom's, you're not just moving smarter — you're investing in Asheville's community.

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Where We Serve

We deliver and pick up throughout greater Asheville and surrounding communities. Not sure if we serve your area? Just ask.

AshevilleWeavervilleBlack MountainSwannanoaArdenFletcherHendersonvilleWoodfinCandlerEnkaBiltmore Forest

Why Choose Tom's?

  • Industrial-strength totes — never a broken box bottom
  • Professional moving dolly included in every rental
  • Delivered to your door — no trips to a store
  • Pickup at your new address — hassle-free
  • Eco-friendly — eliminate cardboard waste
  • Supporting Asheville's nonprofit community
  • Transparent pricing — no hidden fees
  • Easy online booking in under 3 minutes