It is important that you understand which items cannot be shipped. If you are using a professional mover they will not agree to ship such items for you and if you try to ship them yourself, it might be dangerous and should not be done. Listed below are some of the items that should not be moved and they include hazardous materials, perishables and special plants and animals.
Hazardous Materials
- Usually this list of items are those that are explosive or even flammable or perhaps toxic, gaseous or corrosive. The list includes the following although this is not inclusive; matches, gasoline, propane and propane tanks, chemicals including pool chemicals, motor oil, cleaning solvents, fire extinguishers, car batteries, fertilizer, pesticides, poisons, paint or paint thinner, liquid beach, charcoal and of course ammunition.
Perishable Materials
- This list of items includes food , plants or other living things that might die or spoil while being moved. These are items that a professional mover might not be willing to move and you should take great care in moving yourself. Regulations vary by carrier but sometimes for short distance shipments that can be delivered within 24 hours, the company might be willing to move them if they are packed appropriately.
Personal Important Items
There are certain items that we would recommend you move yourself to avoid loss or damage. And most moving companies would agree – the things that are most important to you they would prefer that you keep near you in case there are delays or unforeseen problems. Especially if these items are smaller and can be easily moved your yourself. Such items might include:
- car keys
- airline tickets
- laptops and cell phones
- family photographs
- jewelry
- financial documents
- checkbooks
- insurance policies
- wedding albums, etc.
Pack these yourself and move them yourself if possible.
Special Plants And Animals
- Always check local, State and Federal regulations as it relates to moving certain plants and animals, especially if they are exotic or unique for a particular area of the country.