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What can't I store at Pocket?

The items you need to keep at home.

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Written by Pippa
Updated this week

We want your storage experience to be simple, safe and stress-free. To make sure everyone is protected, there are a few things that can’t be stored in our units.

Dangerous or hazardous items

For safety reasons, you can't store:

  • Explosives, fireworks or ammunition

  • Firearms or weapons

  • Petrol, diesel, oil, gas bottles, propane, kerosene or other fuels

  • Combustible or flammable substances (including engines, car parts, or machinery with fuel inside)

  • Batteries or compressed gases

  • Chemicals, solvents, fertiliser, pesticides, toxic waste, radioactive or biological materials

  • Asbestos or anything containing asbestos

Food, plants or animals

To keep pests and mould away, you can't store:

  • Fresh or perishable food and drink

  • Plants, seeds or soil

  • Birds, fish, animals or any other living creatures

Illegal or unlawful goods

It probably goes without saying, but you can't store:

  • Illegal drugs or substances

  • Stolen property or items illegally obtained

  • Counterfeit or unlicensed goods

  • Items for which VAT has not been paid

Valuables (not recommended)

You're welcome to store most household and business items, but we don't recommend using your unit for things like:

  • Cash, jewellery or precious metals

  • Jewellery, furs or art objects.

  • Antiques, collection pieces or irreplaceable items

  • Cash, securities, stocks or shares

  • Important documents like passports


These items may not be covered by insurance, so it’s best to keep them elsewhere.

Other things to avoid

  • Wet or damp items that could cause mould or damage

  • Items that produce strong smells or fumes

  • Rubbish, refuse or waste materials

  • Vehicles or motorcycles that are uninsured, unregistered, or contain fuel

  • Electrical appliances that need to be plugged in (heaters, kettles, fridges etc).

  • And of course, storage units can’t be used for accommodation — no living, sleeping or working inside.

If you're ever unsure about whether something is okay to store, just ask our team - we're happy to help.

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