Federal and State Regulations prohibit carriers from transporting certain items due to their hazardous nature.

We have included perishable and other unsafe items not recommended for transport.

 

Hazardous Items

  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Matches
  • Fireworks
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Propane/Propane Tanks
  • Charcoal Lighter Fluid
  • Charcoal
  • Ammunition
  • Loaded Guns
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • Matches
  • Fireworks
  • Gasoline
  • Kerosene
  • Propane/Propane Tanks
  • Poisons (such as weed killer)
  • Light Bulbs
  • Car Batteries
  • Motor Oil
  • Lamp Oils
  • Charcoal Lighter Fluid
  • Charcoal
  • Ammunition
  • Loaded Guns
  • Aerosols
  • Ammonia
  • Liquid Bleach
  • Paints (latex & oil-based)
  • Paint Thinner
  • Cleaning Solvents
  • Nail Polish
  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Alcohol Based Hygiene Items (colognes, perfumes)
  • Household Batteries
  • Chemistry Sets
  • Darkroom Chemicals
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Fertilizer
  • Pesticides

Perishable Items

  • Refrigerated Foods
  • Open or half-used food or food without adequate preservation
  • Cooking chemicals such as oil, vinegar, sugar and flour, etc.
  • Plants
  • Produce
  • Opened liquor, alcohol, and wine (especially uncorked)
  • Frozen Foods
  • Gardening chemicals and soil [/wpcol_1third_end]

 

Check with your local hazardous waste department. They usually provide FREE drop-off for paints and other chemicals.

Or try your local waste management, depending on the item they provide return by mail recycling kits, drop off locations, and at home pickup.

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