What should not be thrown away when moving? Improper handling of these items can lead to trouble!
It’s always a headache to organize things when moving. What should you keep and what should you throw away? Improper handling may lead to legal disputes or safety hazards. The following is the "list of taboo items for moving" that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days to help you avoid minefields.
1. Five categories of items that must not be thrown away
| Item type | Specific examples | Risk statement |
|---|---|---|
| Personal documents | ID card, household register, real estate certificate | The reissue cycle is long and may be used fraudulently. |
| financial notes | House purchase contract, IOU, bank statement | Unable to provide evidence in legal disputes |
| Dangerous goods | Gas tanks, paint, batteries | May cause explosion or contamination |
| Drugs and devices | Prescription drugs, medical devices | There is no substitute for emergencies |
| digital products | Old mobile phone/computer (with data) | Information leakage risk |
2. List of items requiring special handling
| Item name | Correct handling method | Consequences of incorrect operation |
|---|---|---|
| Expired medicines | Distribute to pharmacy recycling points | Contaminate water/soil |
| Waste electrical appliances | Contact a professional organization for recycling | heavy metal pollution |
| pet supplies | Post-disinfection donation/professional destruction | Spread pet diseases |
| Cosmetics | Liquids need to be sealed | Contamination from leaks during transportation |
3. The "regret after throwing away" case hotly discussed by netizens
1."Throw away old photos": A Hangzhou netizen discarded black-and-white photos of his ancestors when moving. They later discovered they were precious historical documents and offered a reward of 20,000 yuan to find them.
2."Disposal of old textbooks": Parents in Beijing threw away their children’s primary school textbooks, and when they entered junior high school, the school suddenly asked for homework books to check their handwriting.
3."Discard warranty card": Office workers in Shenzhen throw away the packaging boxes and warranty cards of major appliances. After half a year, if something breaks down, they will have to pay for repairs at their own expense.
4. Suggestions from professional moving companies
1."3×3 principle": Items that have not been used in 3 years, food expired within 3 months, and more than 3 sets of duplicate tools can be prioritized.
2."Data backup": Storage devices such as mobile hard disks/U disks must be formatted first even if they are eliminated.
3."Classification Labeling": Use different color labels to distinguish "must keep", "pending", and "requires professional processing" items.
5. These things you think you can throw away are actually not OK
| Items easily misjudged | Reason for retention |
|---|---|
| Home appliance manual | Contains installation parameters and fault codes |
| Lamp packaging box | Original packaging is required when repairing special-shaped lamps |
| curtain hooks | New home curtain rods may fit old hooks |
According to big data from a moving platform, among cases of applying for item retrieval within one month after moving,Documents (38%),Children's items (25%),Tool accessories (17%)Ranked in the top three. It is recommended to create an electronic list when packing and use your mobile phone to scan and archive important items.
Final reminder: Every place hasBulky garbageThere are different regulations for disposal, so be sure to check local policies before discarding furniture and appliances to avoid being fined!
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