charly17201

Your thinking non-pasteurized. And yes, you can buy that also, but you have to find a farmer that has a special permit to sell it. They are limited to small herds (15-20 cows I think) and more intensive inspections.

Non-homogenized just hasn't had the milk and cream mixed so it won't separate. I get my non-homogenized milk at Trickling Springs Creamery https://www.tricklingspringscreamery.com

supton

I gave a former roomate $5 for his milkcrate--that's how I got mine. You may think I overpaid, given that most get theirs for free--but this was not a 4 gallon milkcrate, but a 6 gallon model. No idea where he got it, never seen another one like it--but I have no intentions of giving it up. That thing got quite the workout in college...

Besides, I paid money for mine--that's not "stealing" it, right?

Bob T

I have been using a store bought "milk crate" for about a year and I agree that it is not as strong as the real thing. However, it seems to be holding up well enough for my needs. I use it primarily to hold a backpack while commuting to and from work. It has also worked well as a location to mount lights and reflective material.

Pscyclepath

You know, Wal-Mart, Target, etc. sell milk crates (though of a lot lighter plastic, since they're not really intended to handle 40-50 pounds of milk & glass) for a couple of bucks apiece, bypassing the whole larceny issue...

icedmocha 

Thanks

mconlonx

Those longer milk crates are used for shipping the plastic bags of shake and soft-serve mix, also bags of milk for caffeteria type indistrial milk dispensers. Try looking out back behind an ice cream place or dairy bar for those...

ItsJustMe

Milk crates that they sell in stores are pure junk compared to real ones. I just threw one out that sat in the sun for a couple of months; when I loaded something heavy in it and went to pick it up it just broke. The plastic is cheap and thin and can't take UV.

gholt

I did some searching and I found this site

https://www.containerstore.com/

It appears, or so they say that they sell the same crates that milk dairies use. Has anyone used them before. This may be a legal means to obtain a crate.

RoadRanger

Not bad at $10 each if you have one of their stores nearby. They want another $10.50 to ship one to you.

whatsmyname

Err, yeah, but you can stack the stackable milk cartons in smaller footprints than pallet-sized - like liter-sized juice boxes or Parmalat milk is sold now.

gholt

I found a dairy in town that sells them for $3. I hope they are the real thing. I will report back

I-Like-To-Bike

There used to be a creamery, I believe just west of Chambersburg on US 30, that had chocolate milk that was richer than a milk shake; must have come from chocolate cows. Sold in bottles. My kids loved it from 1984-86. Don't tell me that it is all gone! Whatz next to go? the Creamery at University Park?

charly17201

The only creamery here in town is just south on US11. They haven't been open that long, but I the place. Like I said prev, glass bottles, REAL milk (organic, non-homogenized) and the best ice cream and sandwiches around. Until I found the place I'd forgotten about when I was growing up and finding sweet butter on the top of the milk.

It is run by Mennonites - never open on Sunday, so ya gotta plan your dairy needs for the weekend.

nemo

+ Me i have several and can't remember where they came from

paulwwalters

I work at a dairy store/ice cream store/fast food joint called Braum's during the summers. Next summer I'll probably be working somewhere else, but I can swing by the back and nab a couple of milk crates sometime.

mike

In case somebody didn't post the suggestion already, I recommend buying a nice WALD rear basket. They are wire and have the same function as a milk crate, but are much classier.

https://www.waldsports.com/index.cfm/...earbasket.html

aixia

I have the folding Wald baskets. Much nicer looking than a milk crate, and they fold out of the way when I'm not using them. Perfect for grocery runs. Mine were free since they were a birthday gift.

Groundhawg

I couldn't find any store that would sell me a milk crate. I ordered mine from The Container Store

Groundhawg

You're correct. I paid $20.50 for the milk crate plus shipping.

devildogmech

I got mine LEGALLY and FREE!

I went to the cafeteria on Campus (Purdue Calumet) and ASKED if I could have one! The manager was so amazed I ASKED, he gave me TWO!

Its amazing what you can get if you ASK!

RoadRanger

I'm pretty sure they weren't his property to "give away". If they say "Property of xxxx Dairy" or something similar on them then they ain't legal to have. Hope you're not majoring in Law .

grayloon

I'm a kayak fisherman. Milk crates are ubiquitous among those who fish from sit on top kayaks. Most are obtained by asking a store manager, clerk, or similar if one can be gotten. I know of no one who has been arrested for having a milk crate with the label you mention on it. Basically, if one can live with the fact they may be in possession of an item that belongs to a dairy or milk distributor, there's not much to worry about. Law enforcement has much more to worry about than a milk crate.

Somehow, five or six have appeared in my garage over the years. I've never sought them out, but my son who once worked for a grocery may have brought some home. I also find them on the side of the road and in the lake near my home. But, if I had to buy one, I'd either go to the container store or West Marine. Sailors and the like use them to carry goods to and from their boats and store on the boat. West sells them for about $10. And, no, I'm not going to go hunt up the dairies and distributors to return the crates I have in my possession.

legato

I found mine in the dumpster area of the school where I took my dog. My husband was a little embarrassed when he saw me over there reaching in BUT I swear it was on the top of the pile! I saw it poking out and I had to grab it.