The following is the list of items that the storage and moving companies, by federal law or internal policy, cannot accept for storage and moving. These include hazardous materials, perishable and high value items:
Hazardous Materials (items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive):
Aerosols
Ammonia
Car batteries
Charcoal
Charcoal lighter fluid
Chemistry sets
Cleaning solvents and liquid bleach
Pesticides and Fertilizer
Fireworks
Gasoline, kerosene, lamp oil, etc.
Matches
Paints and paint thinner
Nail polish remover
Poisons
Pool chemicals
Bottled gas such as propane tanks and oxygen bottles
Automotive repair and maintenance chemicals such as motor oil
Pharmaceuticals
Firearms, ammunition and explosives
Perishables (food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit):
Frozen and refrigerated foods
Plants
Produce
Open or half used foods
Food in glass jars
Not recommended (items of personal importance or sentimental value):
Collectibles (stamp or coin collections, etc)
Legal documents such as deeds or wills, etc.
Family photographs
Securities
Valuables such as cash, jewelry, furs, etc.
Prescription drugs needed for immediate use
Any item extremely fragile such as tall mirrors
Medical and family history records
