Moving » Mayflower's Non-Allowables
Before your possessions are packed and loaded, it is important that you understand which items cannot be shipped because they represent a hazard or are perishable. Listed below are some common non-allowable items that you will need to address prior to your pack and load dates.
The SDDC provides an information pamphlet on military personal property moves. For information on specific SDDC guidelines, please review Chapter 2 of It’s Your Move.
Hazardous Materials – items that are flammable, corrosive or explosive.
Examples include:
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Perishables – Food, plants or living things that may die or spoil in transit.*
Examples include:
- Frozen Food
- Refrigerated Food
- Produce
- Plants
- Open or half-used foods or food without adequate preservation
*For shipments moving less than 150 miles and delivered within 24 hours of pickup, agents may agree to transport perishables that are properly packed and require no servicing in transit.
Note: You should empty your refrigerators and freezers and keep appliance doors open for at least 24 hours in advance of loading. This will allow appliances to dry out and prevent the growth of mold.
Items of Personal Importance/Sentimental Value
This category of items can create problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We suggest that irreplaceable items and\or sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment.
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*Mayflower can transport firearms, however, they must be identified to the van operator prior to loading and properly listed on the inventory in order to establish a chain of custody. Under no circumstances, should firearms be “hidden” in a shipment.
