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Free Resource Guide for Non-Transportable Items
A home and business moving service can transport most household and commercial belongings to locations around the country. There are, however, a small number of items that require special handling, or cannot make the trip at all. Knowing what not to pack can save you a lot of time and effort on moving day. With over 15 years of moving experience, Chicago’s New City Moving has put together a free resource to help you stay on-track.
A Simple Guide to What Not to Pack When Moving
Our downloadable PDF guide breaks down all the items you’ll need to check before a move. From paint and plants to food and firearms, we’ve outlined everything for you in an easy-to-scan format. We’ve also included a section on items that are safe to pack, but are better off staying with you. Download the guide below and consider sharing the link with friends and family on social media.
How to Use Our Non-Transportable Items Resource
Our downloadable guide can be a valuable resource to refer to at various stages of the relocation. Whether you’re packing everything yourself or using our full-service packing and unpacking, here are some key moments when the information can help.
4–6 Weeks Out
During this period, most people have started to plan their relocation and have chosen a moving company to support them. With the move on the calendar, you can read the guide to see the items you will need to make separate arrangements for.
2–3 Weeks Out
As the moving day gets closer, you can start checking off any items on the list and organizing separate boxes for non-transportable items. Some of the items may be coming with you via an alternative transport service, while others can be donated or sold.
Final Week
In the final week, you can use the guide to prepare a box or bag full of essentials you’ll want to keep near you. Make sure these are separate from your other belongings so they don’t get mixed up and accidentally loaded onto the moving truck.
Moving Day
If you’ve stuck to the checklist and packed your essentials ahead of time, there’s not much left for you to manage on moving day. New City Moving takes care of the lifting and loading, and you can turn your attention to your new place.
What to Do With Excluded Items
Items are usually excluded from a moving truck for reasons of safety, liability or state regulations. These rules apply across the moving industry, so you’ll typically find similar restrictions with every moving company. And other items are not excluded, though you don’t want to have them on the truck. These are possessions that you may need to quickly access at some stage of the journey.
With a little planning, excluded items are usually easy to manage. Many can be used up, sold or given away before moving day, while others, like paint or chemicals, may need to go to a local disposal or hazardous waste facility. Anything you still need can often travel in your own vehicle instead.
If you found our guide to be helpful, please consider sharing it with anyone preparing for a relocation. We also have a range of moving tips and resources full of practical advice from thousands of moves.
Speak With Chicago’s Favorite Local Moving Company
When you’re not sure an item can be transported, what type of packing service you need, or when you have any other questions, the team at New City Moving is ready to help. We provide complete home and business moving solutions for moves in Chicago and throughout the state. Call 872-314-2148 or schedule your free quote online.