What Items Can’t Be Moved?
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
At Safeway Moving, we want to ensure a smooth and safe move. For safety, legal, and insurance reasons, we cannot transport the following items:
Flammable Liquids & Solids
- Gasoline, fuel
- Lighter fluid
- Paint thinner
- Alcohol (including rubbing alcohol)
- Oil-based paints and stains
- Kerosene
- Propane tanks
- Wax candles
- Paint primers
- Nail polish/remover
Radioactive Materials
- Materials containing radioactive
Explosives
- Fireworks
- Ammunition
- Signal flares
- Explosive devices of any kind
Batteries
- Alkaline batteries
- Lead-acid batteries
Corrosive Substances
- Acids
- Strong cleaning agents
- Drain cleaners
- Lye
- Battery fluid
Compressed Gas Cylinders
- Oxygen tanks
- Propane tanks
- Fire extinguishers
- Scuba tanks
- Aerosols
- Certain types of spray cans
Toxic Substances
- Poisons
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Pool chemicals
- Lawn and garden chemicals
- Chemical soda tanks
Other Prohibited Items
Personal Items
- ID's/Checkbooks/Debit cards/Credit cards
- Medical Equipment (specific types)
- Medical/Dental Records
- Jewelry and cash (we recommend transporting these personally)
- Important documents (we recommend transporting these personally)
- Medications (we recommend transporting these personally)
Perishable Goods
- Food requiring refrigeration
- Frozen foods
- Fresh produce
- Open food containers
Other Items
- Firearms and weapons
- Ammunition
- Liquid mercury
- Gas and oil products
- Matches
- We can’t disassemble or reassemble a Murphy bed. Risky.
Household Products
- Household cleaning products
- Bleach
Plants and Animals
- Live plants
- Animals/pets
- Live insects
Important Notes
- Safety Note: Hazardous materials require special handling and disposal. Please contact your local waste management facility for guidance on proper disposal.
- This list is not exhaustive. If you have questions about specific items not listed here, please contact your moving coordinator before your moving day.
