Items You Shouldn't Pack
Professional movers won't move these items and neither should you
The following items are examples of items that most moving companies, by federal law or internal policy, cannot transport.
Hazardous Materials
Items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive:
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Ammonia Ammunition Car batteries Charcoal Charcoal lighter fluid Chemistry sets Cleaning solvents Fertilizer Fireworks Gasoline Kerosene Lamp oil Liquid bleach |
Loaded guns Matches Motor oil Paint thinner Nail polish remover Paints Pesticides Poisons Pool chemicals Propane tanks Sterno Weed killer |
Perishables
Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit:
| Frozen foods Plants Produce |
Refrigerated foods Open or half used foods |
Not recommended
Items of personal importance or sentimental value:
| Stamp or coin collections Deeds or wills Moving documents Family photographs Personal electronics |
Furs |
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