Prohibited Items List
BLVD Moving – What Not to Put on the Truck
(A quick-reference guide for customers who’ve never moved before)
Why some things can’t ride along
- Perishables spoil fast. Fruit, veggies, frozen food, or half-opened dry goods can leak, mold, or attract pests.
- Hazardous materials are illegal to haul. Explosives, flammables, and many household chemicals can ignite or corrode other freight.
- High-value personal items are safer with you. Think cash, passports, laptops, jewelry, and vital paperwork.
- BLVD liability ends here. Anything on this list that sneaks onto the truck travels at your own risk; any spills or damage void claims.
Exception: If your entire trip is ≤ 150 miles and delivery happens within 24–48 hours, your crew may agree to take tightly sealed perishables—but only with advance approval.
1. Perishables & Temperature-Sensitive Food
| Items | Reason |
|---|
| Produce, meat, dairy, frozen goods, half-opened dry foods | Spoilage, leakage, pests |
2. Everyday Household Hazards
| Items | Examples |
|---|
| Aerosols | Hairspray, cooking spray, paint primer |
| Flammables & fuels | Charcoal, lighter fluid, kerosene, gasoline cans, propane tanks (even “empty” ones) |
| Cleaning & pool chemicals | Bleach, ammonia, weed killer, pesticides, liquid drain cleaner |
| Paints & solvents | Paint cans, varnish, paint thinner, rubbing alcohol |
| Fireworks / explosives | All consumer fireworks, gunpowder |
3. Weapons & Ammunition
| Items | Transport rule |
|---|
| Firearms, ammunition of any kind | Never loaded onto the moving truck. Arrange separate, legal transport. |
4. Pressurized or Corrosive Household Items
| Items | Included products |
|---|
| Fire extinguishers | All sizes & types |
| Car batteries / charged SCUBA tanks | Contain corrosive acid or high pressure |
| Fertilizer & chemistry sets | Can combust or leak |
5. Personal Valuables & Irreplaceables
Take these with you in your car or carry-on:
- Cash, coins, checkbooks, debit/credit cards
- Passports, IDs, car titles, tax / medical / dental records
- Jewelry, heirlooms, cell phones, laptops, tablets
6. Documents & Digital Devices
| Keep with you | Because |
|---|
| Airline tickets, laptops, external drives, important contracts | Loss or damage delays travel and business |
7. Miscellaneous “No-Load” Items
- Matches and lighters
- Nail polish & remover
- Human or pet ashes / remains
- Any liquid container without written BLVD approval
What happens if one slips in?
If a prohibited item is packed without permission and causes damage or delay, you—not BLVD—are responsible for any property loss or clean-up costs, and related claims may be voided.
Before your packing day
- Walk room-by-room and pull everything on this list into a “Do Not Move” corner.
- Dispose of hazardous liquids at your local recycling or waste facility.
- Hand-carry valuables, documents, and small electronics.
- Talk to your account rep if you’re unsure about an item.
