Things Movers Won't Take (and What to Do Instead)

The full list (12 items)

1. Flammable liquidsGasoline, propane and lighter fluid. Use a hazardous waste drop-off.
2. Paint and solventsDispose of them properly or give them to a neighbor.
3. AerosolsUse them up or donate them.
4. Household cleaning chemicalsUse them up and carry any you keep yourself.
5. Fireworks and ammunitionCheck local rules and dispose of them safely.
6. Perishable foodEat it, freeze it or carry it in a cooler.
7. Open or half-used foodPack it in a sealed box and take it with you.
8. Live plantsMany companies decline them, so carry them in your car.
9. PetsAlways travel with them, never in the truck.
10. MedicationCarry it with you.
11. Valuables and jewelryTransport them yourself.
12. Important documentsPassports, birth certificates and the lease go in your bag.

Want the rest of the move-in plan?

The First Apartment Reset Planner is a 16-page printable for moving in and settling in, so the rest of it is not on you to figure out.