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Moving 101: The stuff you can’t ship
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Every mover out there wishes it could just zip up your house, put it on the truck, and get it going to your new location. Unfortunately, movers can’t do that for many reasons. One of those reasons involves the regulations that keep dangerous items off the trucks. Wondering what those are? Here are a few we see denied all the time.
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Explosives
Hopefully, nobody is trying to take C-4 or any other serious explosive with them, but did you know that you can’t take your leftover fireworks?
If you’re anticipating a move, spend the Fourth of July setting off a show for the neighborhood or risk throwing these out in the trash.
Gas grills are often refused for much the same reason. You can never be certain that all the fuel is out of the grill once it’s been used that first time. Liquid propane requires special permits to transport and, in some states, special licensing for the truck drivers.
Most Flammables
Candles, lighters, and a lot of camping equipment fall under this section. Until recently, most movers asked that laptop batteries be sealed away from any laptops due to the potential of fire. Since these batteries have become safer, they are no longer removed. However, this should give you a good sense of how cautious your moving company is with your belongings.
With regard to things like incense and wax melts, these are dependent upon the exact regulations of your area. It’s safe to say that many companies won’t be able to move incense. After all, they’re flammable items that may catch fire if they become too warm or if a spark occurs from static electricity from the road. While every attempt is made to prevent this, that is why these items are often banned. Wax melts are significantly less of an issue but may still be banned since wax can catch fire.