Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important that you understand which items cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable. Listed below are some common non-allowable items that you will need to address prior to your pack and load dates.
Hazardous Materials
Items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive.
Examples include:
• Sterno
• Matches
• Kerosene
• Gasoline
• Propane/Propane Tanks
• Fireworks
• Charcoal
• Charcoal Lighter
• Ammunition
• Lamp Oils |
• Fire Extinguisher
• Aerosols
• Cleaning Solvents
• Ammonia
• Nail Polish
• Nail Polish Remover
• Liquid Bleach
• Paints (latex & oil-based)
• Paint Thinner
• Household Batteries
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• Chemistry Sets
• Darkroom Chemicals
• Pool Chemicals
• Motor Oil
• Car Batteries
• Fertilizer
• Charcoal Lighter
• Pesticides
• Poisons (such as weed
 killer) |
Perishables
Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.*
Examples include:
• Frozen Food
• Refrigerated Food |
• Produce
• Plants |
• Open or half-used foods
or
food without adequate
preservation |
* For shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup, agents may agree to transport perishables that are properly packed and require no servicing in transit.
Note: You should empty your refrigerators and freezers and keep appliance doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading. This will allow appliances to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.
Items of Personal Importance/Sentimental Value
This third category of non-allowables can create problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We suggest that irreplaceable items and\or sentimental
items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment.
Examples include:
• Airline Tickets
• Car Keys
• Cell Phones
• Pagers
• Laptop Computers
• Checkbooks
• Cash
• School Records
• Medical & Dental Records
• Documents Pertaining to
Your New Home |
• Certificates of Deposit
• Stocks
• Bonds
• IRAs
• Financial Documents
• Deeds
• Car Titles
• Professional Files
• Insurance Policies
(Life/Auto/Home, etc.)
• Keys to Furniture, Safe,
Home |
• Prescription
Medicines
• Computer Discs
• Address Books
• Jewelry
• Family Photographs
• Wedding Albums
• Personal Videos
• VCRs & Stereos
• Remote Controls for
TVs/VCRs/Stereos |
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