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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.
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Matches |
Gasoline |
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Kerosene |
Nail Polish |
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Propane Tanks |
Fire Extinguisher |
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Fertilizer |
Aerosols |
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Fireworks |
Cleaning Solvents or Ammonia |
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Nail Polish Remover |
Charcoal |
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Charcoal Lighter |
Paint Thinner |
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Paints (latex & oil based) |
Chemistry Sets |
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Liquid Bleach |
Pesticides |
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Car Batteries |
Ammunition |
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Household Batteries |
Ammunition Reloading Components |
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Darkroom Chemicals |
Pool Chemicals |
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Motor Oil |
Lamp Oil |
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Sterno |
Poisons (such as weed killers) |
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Perishables - Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.*
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Frozen Food |
Refrigerated Food |
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Produce |
Plants |
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Open food containers |
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* 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:
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Address books |
Airline Tickets |
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Car Keys |
Checkbooks |
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Computer Discs |
Certificates of Deposit |
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Stocks |
Bonds |
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IRA's |
Financial documents |
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Deeds |
School Records |
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Car Titles |
Cash |
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Family Photographs |
Wedding Albums |
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Personal Videotapes |
Insurance Policies |
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Professional Files |
Medical and dental records |
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Prescription Medicine |
Remote Controls for: TVs, VCRs, and Stereos |
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Cell Phones |
Jewelry |
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Pagers |
Lap Top Computers |
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Documents pertaining to your new home |
Keys to: furniture, safe, home |
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