Non-Allowables
Your home move may seem far away right now, but before you know it, there will be an
Canway Driver knocking on your door, ready to load the moving truck. Listed below
are some items not allowed to be transported.
Hazardous Materials – Items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive.
Examples include:
Kerosene
Gasoline
Matches
Propane (Tanks)
Fireworks
Charcoal
Charcoal Lighter
Ammunition
Lamp Oils |
Fire Extinguisher
Aerosols
Cleaning Solvents
Ammonia
Nail Polish
Nail Polish Remover
Liquid Bleach
Paints (latex & oil-based)
Paint Thinner |
Household Batteries
Chemistry Sets
Darkroom Chemicals
Pool Chemicals
Motor Oil
Car Batteries
Fertilizer
Pesticides
Poisons (such as weed Killer) |
Perishables – Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.
Examples include:
Refrigerated Food
Plants |
Produce
Frozen Food |
Open or half-used foods
Food without adequate preservation |
For shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup, agents
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 appliances to dry out and prevent the
growth of mold.
Items of Personal Importance/Sentimental Value – This third category of non-allowables
can create problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We suggest that
irreplaceable items and\or sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed
with your shipment.
Examples include:
Personal Video Tapes
Wedding Albums
Family Photographs
Jewelry
Address Books
Computer Discs
VCRs & Stereos
Remote Controls for
Airline Tickets
Medicine |
Certificates of Deposit
Stocks/Bonds
Financial Documents
Deeds
Car Titles
Professional Files
Insurance Policies
(Life/Auto/Home, etc.)
Keys to Furniture/Safe/Home
Car Keys |
Documents Pertaining to Your New Home
Medical & Dental Records
School Records
Cash
Checkbooks
Laptop Computers
Pagers
Cell Phones
TVs/VCRs/Stereos |
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