What Will Movers Not Move? A Round Rock Mover's Item List
By the Round Rock Affordable Movers crew · November 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Movers will take almost all of your furniture, boxes, and appliances. Plants, unopened food, and firearms are case by case, so talk to us first. Keep cash, jewelry, medicine, and important papers with you. Not sure about something? Call or text 512-590-4119 and we'll go over it before moving day.
The quick yes-or-no list
| Item | Will we move it? | What to do first |
|---|---|---|
| Couches, beds, tables, dressers | Yes | Tell us what needs to be taken apart |
| Washer, dryer, refrigerator | Yes | Empty, unplug, and defrost the fridge; disconnect the washer and dryer before the crew arrives |
| Dresser with clothes inside | Usually yes | Empty drawers if the dresser is heavy or holds anything fragile |
| Plastic bins | Yes | Snap the lids on and don't overfill them |
| Bags of clothes or bedding | Yes | Label them so they don't look like trash |
| Mounted TV | Yes, we can take it off the wall | Tell us when you book so we can plan for it |
| Safes | Yes | Tell us the size and weight first; a weight limit or extra charge can apply |
| Plants | Case by case | Talk to us before moving day |
| Unopened canned or boxed food | Case by case | Talk to us before moving day |
| Firearms and ammunition | Case by case | Talk to us before moving day |
| Open or perishable food | Best not to | Eat it, give it away, or bring it in a cooler |
| Gas cans, propane, paint, chemicals | Generally no | Use it up or take it to a household hazardous waste drop-off |
| Cash, jewelry, medicine, important papers | Keep them with you | Pack one bag that rides in your car |
What does "case by case" mean?
We can make exceptions for plants, unopened food, firearms, and ammunition. We'll go over the details when we talk about your move and again when the crew arrives, so please tell us about these items ahead of time.
Can you leave things in your dresser?
This is one of the most common questions we hear. Light clothes in a sturdy dresser are usually fine. Take things out if the dresser is heavy, the drawers are loose, or anything inside could break. Heavy drawers make a dresser harder to carry down stairs and can strain the frame.
Bins, bags, and loose stuff
Boxes stack best, but you don't have to buy boxes for everything. Bins with lids work well. Soft things like pillows, blankets, and clothes can go in bags. Label those bags so nobody mistakes them for trash.
The real time-eater on an hourly move is loose stuff: shoes on the closet floor, things on the counter, cords and tools in a pile. Every loose item means another trip to the truck, and you're paying for that time. Get small items into a box or bin before the crew arrives.
Items that need a heads-up
Some items are fine to move, but the crew needs to know about them ahead of time so the right people and equipment show up. Tell us about these when you ask for your estimate:
- ✓Very heavy items like safes, which can have a weight limit or an extra charge
- ✓A mounted TV that needs to come off the wall
- ✓Sectionals, bunk beds, and anything that has to be taken apart
- ✓Appliances going up or down stairs
- ✓Items that have to go to a second stop, like a storage unit or a family member's house
What to do with things that aren't coming along
- ✓Donate what's still in good shape
- ✓Give away or finish open food and pantry items the week before
- ✓Take chemicals, old paint, and fuel to a household hazardous waste drop-off. Check your city's website for where and when
- ✓Have us haul the rest. We also offer junk removal, so old furniture and clutter don't have to follow you to the new place