What Not to Pack
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 prohibited 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:
- Aerosols
- Fireworks
- Nail polish remover
- Ammonia
- Fire extinguisher
- Paints
- Ammunition
- Pesticides
- Poisons - such as weed killer
- Car/household batteries
- Liquid bleach
- Pool chemicals
- Gasoline
- Kerosene
- Charcoal
- Charcoal lighter fluid
- Matches
- Sterno
- Loaded gun
- Propane tank
- Chemistry set
- Cleaning solvents
- Motor oil
- Fertilizer
- Paint thinner
Perishables- Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit
Examples include:
- Frozen food
- Refrigerated food
- Open or half used food
- Produce
- Plants
Note: You should empty your refrigerators and freezers and keep appliance doors open for 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 prohibited items 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
- Certificates of deposit
- Prescription medicine
- Car keys
- Stocks
- Computer discs
- Laptop computers
- Cell Phones
- Pagers
- Bonds
- IRAs
- Address books
- Jewelry
- Family photographs
- Wedding albums
- Financial documents
- Checkbooks
- Deeds
- Cash
- Car Titles
- Personal video tapes
- School Records
- Professional Files
- VCRs & Stereos
- Medical & Dental Records
- Insurance Policies (Life/Auto/Home, etc.)
- Remote controls for TVs/VCRs/Stereos
- Documents pertaining to your new home
- Keys to furniture, safe, home
