Prohibited items for Household Moving
Before your things are packed and loaded, please take some time to look over the items that we cannot put on a truck or in a container. Hazardous and perishable materials are not allowed, and we recommend that you keep sentimental or personally important items with you.
Hazardous materials
Aerosol cans
Ammonia
Ammunition
Car batteries
Charcoal/lighter fluid
Chemistry sets
Cleaning solvents
Darkroom chemicals
Fertilizer
Fire extinguishers
Fireworks
Fuels/oils
Household batteries
Kerosene
Liquid bleach
Loaded guns
Matches
Nail polish
Paint thinners
Paints/varnishes
Pesticides
Poisons
Pool chemicals
Propane tanks
Sterno fuel
Weed killer
Perishables**
Food without adequate preservation
Frozen food
Open or half-used foods
Plants
Produce
Refrigerated foods
**If you are moving less than 150 miles and your items will be 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.
Personal importance/ sentimental value
Address books
Airline tickets
Car titles
Cash
Cell phones
Checkbooks