
Before your possessions are packed and loaded on the moving van, it is important that you understand which items cannot be packed or stored because they represent a safety hazard or are perishable. Listed below are some common non-allowable items that you need to be aware of.
| Alcohols | Antifreeze Compounds | Disinfectants |
| Sterno | Fire Extinguisher | Household Batteries |
| Matches | Aerosols | Chemistry Sets |
| Kerosene | Cleaning Solvents | Darkroom Chemicals |
| Gasoline | Ammonia | Pool Chemicals |
| Propane/Propane Tanks | Nail Polish | Motor Oil |
| Fireworks | Nail Polish Remover | Car Batteries |
| Charcoal | Liquid Bleach | Fertilizer |
| Charcoal Lighter | Paints (latex & oil-based) | Pesticides |
| Ammunition | Paint Thinner | Poisons (such as weed killer) |
| Lamp Oils | Combustibles such as spot cleaners, office machine liquid cleaners, etc. |
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Examples Include:
| Airline Tickets | Certificates of Deposit | Prescription Medicine |
| Car Keys | Stocks | Computer Discs |
| Cell Phones | Bonds | Address Books |
| Pagers | IRAs | Jewelry |
| Laptop Computers | Financial Documents | Family Photographs |
| Checkbooks | Deeds | Wedding Albums |
| Cash | Car Titles | Personal Video Tapes |
| School Records | Professional Files | VCRs & Stereos |
| Medical & Dental Records | Insurance Policies (Life/Auto/Home, etc.) | Keys to Furniture, Safe, Home |
| Remote Controls for TVs/VCRs/Stereos | Documents Pertaining to Your New Home |
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| Valuable Collections such as coins or stamps |
We suggest that heat sensitive items not be packed with your household belongings. This suggestion is especially important if your shipment must temporarily be placed in storage until final delivery. Note: These items are loaded at your own risk.
Examples include: