Hazardous materials include fertilizers, paints, sprays, pesticides, motor oil, batteries, and acids. Anything that is flammable or potentially flammable. Mayflower encourages you to read the following information before packing so you can separate these prohibited items from the rest of your belongings. If you have questions about a particular item, please contact your Mayflower moving coordinator to clear it up.
United suggests that you review our full list of disallowed items before packing so that you can separate these prohibited items from the rest of your belongings. If you have questions about a particular item, contact your United moving coordinator for more information. While it's legal to carry weapons across state lines, the rules governing handguns, rifles, and shotguns vary greatly from state to state. Ask your moving company about their policy regarding firearms.
Moving companies won't carry ammunition, so have a backup plan if you need to transport ammunition. Alcoholic beverage laws vary considerably from state to state. Some don't care how much you contribute for personal consumption, while others do. Liquor bottles are also fragile and can easily break if not packaged properly. Transporting alcohol over long distances also poses other problems.
Extreme heat or cold can damage wine and spirits and make them undrinkable.
Moving companies
won't carry important documents, items that could catch fire during an accident, or substances that could damage your shipment. There are certain things that moving companies don't move (called “not allowed”), which means you'll have to move them (or get rid of them) yourself. These laws and guidelines exist to keep your things safe during transportation, as well as to reduce the moving company's liability (and your risk of injury).So be sure to prepare in advance so you don't get surprised on the day of the move. Keeping perishable items in a moving truck for too long can attract pests or allow pests that are already inside to damage your belongings. In most cases, perishable items are not allowed in a moving truck, but exceptions can be made if the move is less than 150 miles away and the items are delivered within 24 hours. However, this will be at the discretion of the moving company and must be properly packed.
Ask your professional carriers how they want perishable items to be packaged before placing them in boxes or refrigerators. There's no question that the following items are allowed in the moving truck, but because of their value, it's best to take them with you, if possible. After all, sofas and photo frames can be replaced, but the original legal documents cannot. Keep these items in your possession during the move, either in your car or in your luggage (for long-distance cross-country moves).
If you own any of these prohibited items and most of us have them, you have several options. If you have plenty of time until the day of the move, the best solution is to sell out these items. Prepare a backyard barbecue to use your propane tanks and frozen burgers. Go around the yard and driveway with the rest of the herbicide (the new owners will thank you).
You won't have to worry about how to transport it and you won't have to feel guilty about throwing away “perfectly good” things. If the items in question are of good quality (or quantity), consider giving them to someone else who can use them. Maybe your sister always liked that shade of purple nail polish. Maybe your brother-in-law could use a new propane tank. And new homeowners would probably appreciate all those pool chemicals.
You tidy up everything else while you're packing. You can also include things you can't bring anyway. The easiest option is to throw the items in the trash, but make sure you do it responsibly. Batteries, poisons, flammable liquids and other hazardous materials should never be thrown in the trash along with the rest of the garbage.
Contact your local waste management company to find out how to recycle or dispose of hazardous items. Finally, you can always choose to move the items yourself. If you're driving to your new neighborhood, you can simply pack them in your trunk with the rest of your stuff. Just be sure to take the necessary precautions to ensure that nothing escapes or gets hit too hard. If you're flying to your new home, make sure that all the items you plan to carry in your luggage are allowed on the plane.
Check with your airline to make sure they won't remove the item from your suitcase during security (even checked baggage is subject to some restrictions). Keeping dangerous goods and perishable goods out of the moving truck will not only ensure that the day of the move goes smoothly, but it will also keep everyone safe during their travels. Easily get your moving quote online. Call or visit us at any time.
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours on business days. Compressed gases and powerful chemicals are dangerous in daily life. The volatility of these items is even greater when they are transported. If these items are spilled or punctured, they can create a hazardous environment for carriers and damage other items during transportation. Customers who have experience handling household chemicals and know how to safely pack and store them can transport these items on their own, but under no circumstances should they be loaded onto the truck.
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