The Surprising Things Your Movers Won’t Move For You

Let's face it: Moving companies can be lifesavers. They’ll carry everything you own, they can handle three flights of stairs, they don't flinch at bad weather, and they’ll move you any distance. Hey, is there anything they won’t do? Well, yes, actually. Movers draw the line on certain things, and if you don’t know about it ahead of time, you might end up out of luck on moving day. So here's a handy no-go list.Hazardous materialsOK, it may not come as a surprise, but “federal law bans moving companies from transporting hazardous materials,” says Lindsey Schaibly, operations coordinator of Two Men and a Truck, a franchised moving company based in Lansing, MI. This is probably a good thing.That list includes the obvious things like propane tanks, gasoline tanks, and ammunition. But it also includes some things you might not expect.According to Atlas Van Lines, these items can’t go on the truck:Car batteriesCharcoalDarkroom chemicalsBatteriesNail polishScuba tanksLiquid bleachIf you do have anything hazardous—or even vaguely toxic—your best bet is to dispose of it properly before you move and restock once you’ve landed at your new place.Loading...You'll want to package up your own plan...