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7 Common Household Items Your Residential Movers Won’t Transport

7 Common Household Items Your Residential Movers Won’t Transport

Planning a relocation? Are you hiring professional movers to help? Then it’s time to familiarize yourself with what you can and cannot (or shouldn’t) pack in the back of a moving company truck.

At Ace Moving & Warehousing, we know many relocators are surprised to learn there’s a long list of items that movers cannot or will not transport. Below, we’ve listed seven of the most common, non-allowable household goods, so you can start arranging alternate transportation for these items as early as possible.

Flammable Items

Have you taken stock of the flammable items inside your home? You might be surprised at just how many of them you find.

  • Aerosols and lighter fluid
  • Nail polish, nail polish remover
  • Paint thinner, paint, and other solvents
  • Weed killers and insecticides
  • Fuel, motor oil, ammonia
  • Mothballs, hand sanitizer, and rubbing alcohol

Hazardous Materials

Technically, flammable items are hazardous materials, but there is a distinction between the two, so we’ve separated them for clarity.

  • Charcoal
  • Batteries, both household and vehicle
  • Liquid bleach
  • Pool chemicals
  • Firearms and ammunition
  • Fertilizer

For a comprehensive list of federally non-allowable hazardous materials, check out this helpful resource.

House Plants

It might sound odd, but your moving company won’t transport your plants. Living plants present a potential issue for professional movers because they can introduce non-native insect species to your new area. In fact, the potential for invasive species transfer is so high, federal law prohibits your movers from transporting living plants across state lines.

Pets

Moving isn’t like flying — you can’t stow Fido in his crate in the cargo area. No professional moving company wants to assume liability for transporting a live animal.

Perishable Food

When it comes to moving foodstuffs, here’s the rule: Unopened non-perishables are fine, but any foods that are open or susceptible to spoilage are a strict no.

Personal Documents

Your movers may not necessarily refuse to transport your personal documents, but they’ll certainly shy away from doing so.

Valuables & Sentimental Items

Again, your movers and packers may not flat-out refuse to move your valuables, but they’ll definitely recommend you pack them in your personal vehicle.

Need Professional Movers and Packers? Contact Ace Moving & Warehousing

At Ace Moving & Warehousing, we’ve proudly served the Twin Cities metro since 1958. Call us at 507-288-3341 or request your moving quote.