List of Non-Allowables

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 Ammonia Ammunition Car Batteries Charcoal Charcoal Lighter Fluid Chemistry Sets Cleaning Solvents Fertilizer Fireworks Gasoline Household Batteries Kerosene Lamp Oil Liquid Bleach Loaded Guns Matches Motor Oil Nail Polish Nail Polish Remover Paint Thinner Paints Pesticides Poisons Pool Chemicals Propane Tanks Sterno Weed Killer Perishables - food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.* Examples include: Frozen Food Open or Half-Used Foods Plants Produce Refrigerated Foods * 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 appliance 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 you 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 Airline Tickets Car Keys CD's Checkbooks Computer Disks Financial Documents IRAs/Deeds/Tax Records Jewelry/Furs Medicine Personal Video Tapes Photographs/Photo Albums Professional Files Research Projects School Records Software Backups Sterling Silver Stocks/Bonds Home | Services | Moving Estimate | Glossary | Non-Allowables List | Moving Checklist Customer Satisfaction Survey | Employment Opportunities | Links | Staff Directory | Contact Us All information in this site is Copyrighted ©2007 to Worldwide Moving & Storage, Inc., World Wide Movers, Inc., and/or the companies they represent: United Van Lines and Mayflower Transit.