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What Things You Should Not Pack?
Not everything in your home should be packed up in boxes to move to your new one. There are some things movers wont transport or move for you because rules and regulations forbid it. There are some things you should not try moving yourself, and some things you should not take with you at all for safety reasons. This section will help guide you. Contact your mover with any specific questions before you begin packing.
Flammable, Corrosive or Explosive Items
Perishables
Irreplaceable Sentimental Items and Valuables
What Items you should not Move
Do not pack Everything
Do Not pack Hazardous Materials
Dispose of hazardous materials, do not pack them up in boxes for movers to take to your new home. It is dangerous and illegal for movers to transport them. Give them away to neighbors or call your local waste management center, recycling company or The Environmental Protection Agency about how to safely dispose of them.
Hazardous materials include these flammable, corrosive and explosive items:
Acid
Aerosols
Ammunition
Batteries
Car Batteries
Charcoal
Chemistry Sets
Cleaning Fluid
Fertilizer
Fireworks
Gasoline Poisons
Kerosene
Lamp Oil
Lighter Fluid
Liquid Bleach
Loaded Weapons
Matches
Motor Oil
Nail Polish & Remover
Paints
Paint Thinner
Pesticides
Propane Tanks
Weed Killer
Perishable Items
Plants, food and animals are perishable items, they easily spoil, die or suffer damages if not specially cared for along the way. Many movers refuse to accept any kind of perishable items, but may make an exception if the move is less than 150 miles and within a 24 hour drive away.
For more information about safely moving with pets or houseplants, read our Moving Tips Guides: Moving with Pets, and Moving with Houseplants.
Moving Food and Plants across State Lines
Movers may agree to transport perishables, like your food and plants, if they are properly packed to make a trip less than 150 miles, and are within 24 hours away. There may be restrictions, however, about moving perishable food or plants across a state line. A few agricultural states have strict rules about bringing plants and fruit into their state. Call your local U.S. Department of Agriculture to check on regulations before driving across state lines with perishable items.
**Expect a few more pages on packing... It's keeping from packing so I'm all over it! :P**
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