Non-transportable Items

What Not to Pack When Moving

The following items are examples of items moving companies, including New City Moving, cannot transport according to federal law and internal policy.

Non-Transportable Items

• Nail polish remover
• Live plants
• Household paint
• Lighter fluid
• Gasoline
• Fireworks
• Compressed air cans
• Propane tanks from grills
• Automotive repair and maintenance chemicals
• Matches

Other Non-Transportable Items

Other items not recommended for relocation by movers include:

• Firearms
• Food in glass jars and perishable foods
• Lighter fluid
• Prescription drugs needed for immediate use

The following personal items are recommended to be relocated to your new home in your vehicle:

• Documents regarding your move
• Identification including Social Security cards, passports, driver’s licenses, and state ID cards
• Cash
• Important personal documents such as financial statements, deeds, titles, wills, etc.
• Family photos
• Collections (i.e. coin collections, stamp collections. etc.)
• Jewelry