So here's something I ran into last week while helping my aunt get ready for her big move out of state. We were packing up the garage and found a half-full canister of propane, plus some leftover paint thinner she kept for cleaning. She told me to just box them up and throw them in with the other stuff the movers would take. I had to tell her that I was pretty sure that stuff wasn’t allowed. But I honestly couldn’t explain why exactly. I mean, I know it sounds dangerous, but if the containers are closed and nothing’s leaking, what’s the issue? Anyone else come across this? Just seems like something most people wouldn’t think twice about.
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Why can’t flammable liquids and gas cylinders be included in a move?
Why can’t flammable liquids and gas cylinders be included in a move?
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Funny enough, I never really thought about this until now. I’ve moved a couple of times but usually just packed stuff myself or left behind anything even slightly questionable. Reading this makes me realize how complicated moving logistics can get behind the scenes – especially with safety rules most of us don’t even know exist.
That actually came up during my last move too. I had a few sealed containers of lighter fluid in the shed and figured they’d be fine to bring along. The moving company flat-out refused, saying it's a safety risk for transport and storage. Apparently, even sealed, those items can cause serious issues if there's a temperature spike or if something shifts around in the truck. I ended up looking into it a bit and found a breakdown of all the things movers won’t touch — it's not just about flammable stuff, either. There’s a pretty useful list here: it it real? — the section about Items Movers Won't Move helped me figure out how to prep better. Definitely recommend checking it before packing up your house. It can save you last-minute stress.