Last updated 2026-07-10 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
You cannot put hazardous, perishable, or illegal items in a pod, just like a moving truck. Flammables, food, plants, and anything that leaks or rots are off limits for safety and cleanliness.
Step: Keep out flammables: gas, propane, lighter fluid, aerosols
Step: Skip corrosives and chemicals like bleach and pesticides
Step: Do not load perishable or frozen food
Step: Leave live plants out; heat and dark can kill them
Step: Keep cash, jewelry, and documents with you
Step: Do not store firearms or ammunition against the rules
Step: Avoid anything that can leak or stain other items
Step: Check the company prohibited-items list before loading
Prohibited items for container moves.
When: Sort these out as you load the container.
Watch out: Do not hide hazardous or perishable items in boxes; leaks, fires, and pests can ruin the whole load.