A visual guide to what you should not pack in moving boxes

Suddath WHA Nor A VISUAL GUIDE TO WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT BOX WHEN YOU MOVE TO PACK РАСК This Way Up While professional moving companies are happy to pack and move the majority of the items in your home. there are some items that cannot and should not be packed and moved by your moving provider. A Aerosols B Ammonia A HAZARDOUS MATERIALS C Ammunition D Car batteries E Charcoal These items cannot be moved because they are flammable, corrosive or explosive under the right conditions. F Cleaning solvents G Fertilizer H Fireworks I Gasoline J Kerosene K Lamp oil L Lighter fluid H F M Liquid bleach N Matches [K O Motor oil M P Nail polish Q Paints R Pesticides S Poisons T Pool chemicals U Propane tanks V Weed killer PERISHABLE İTEMS These items cannot be moved, particularly over a long. distance, as the food may not stay fresh and can draw pests like rodents and insects, who may end up destroying other possessions. A Frozen/refrigerated food B Produce C Open food products D Indoor or outdoor plants B A Address book B DVDS and CDs SENTIMENTAL ITEMS C Airline tickets D Financial documents & checkbooks Items that mean a lot to your family are often irreplaceable, which makes them less than ideal for packing in a moving box. E Photographs and photo albums F Car keys and titles G Insurance policies H Professional files E I IRAS, deeds, tax records A J Cash K Jewelry, silver or gold L School and medical H records M Cell phones a M N Laptop computers O Wedding albums N P Medications Q Collectible items WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WITH THESE ITEMS? HAZARDOUS MATERIALS must be disposed of properly. Your local government office can inform you about the steps you should take to properly dispose of these items. Most municipalities offer a collection service. FOOD ITEMS can be taken to a local food bank or shelter. SENTIMENTAL ITEMS should be moved with you and your family to ensure that they are kept under proper supervision until you get to your destination. If you need professional help packing and moving your home, contact Suddath® to get expert advice and quality service. Sources: http://www.moving.com/moving-boxes/non-allowable.asp http://suddathrelocation.com/nows-blog/2014/05/what-not-to-pack-during-a-mova-%28residential%29.aspx suddathrelocation.com ©2015 Suddath Van Lines, Inc. U.S. DOT No. 29609 Fla. IM No. 1411