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.

Examples include:

Aerosols	Fireworks	Nail Polish
Ammonia	Gasoline	Nail Polish Remover
Ammunition	Household Batteries	Paint Thinner
Car Batteries	Kerosene	Paints
Charcoal	Lamp Oil	Pesticides
Charcoal Lighter Fluid	Liquid Bleach	Poisons
Chemistry Sets	Loaded Guns	Pool Chemicals
Cleaning Solvents	Matches	Sterno
Fertilizer	Motor Oil	Weed Killer

PERISHABLES - food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit. *

Examples include:

Frozen Food	Plants	Refrigerated Foods
Open or Half-Used Foods	Produce

* For shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup, carriers 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 appliances doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading. This will allow the appliance to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.

ITEMS OF PERSONAL IMPORTANCE/SENTIMENTAL VALUE - This third category of “non-allowables,” while not representing a physical threat, can create problems, should your shipment be delayed or items lost. The impact of a loss or delay can be lessened if irreplaceable, sentimental items are carried with you and not packed with your shipment.

Examples include:

Address Books	Financial Documents	Professional Files
Airline Tickets	IRAs/Deeds/Tax Records	Research Projects
Car Keys	Jewelry/Furs	School Records
CD’s	Medicine	Software Backups
Checkbooks	Personal Video Tapes	Sterling Silver
Computer Disks	Photographs/Photo Albums	Stocks/Bonds