Batteries

• Send batteries in their retail packaging surround with cushioning material.
• Place in a suitable box.

Small books

• Use bubble padded envelope.

Large books

• Use a cardboard box with a 2.5cm clearance at each end.

Computer disks, audio and video cassettes, CDs and DVDs

• Use suitable sized bubble padded envelope.

Films

• Seal in polythene film.
• Pack loosely in a padded envelope and seal securely.

Leaflets and brochures

• Up to 1cm thick: use bubble padded envelopes.
• Up to 5cm thick: use heavy duty bubble padded envelopes or a box.

Liquids and creams

• Seal in grip seal bags.
• Surround with an absorbent material like newsprint offcuts.

Magazines and newspapers

• Up to 1cm thick use bubble padded envelopes.
• Up to 5cm thick use heavy duty bubble padded envelopes or a box.

Framed prints

• Wrap cushioning material at least 5cm thick around each item.
• Place between thick board or polystyrene giving 2.5cm clearance at each end.
• Pack in padded bag, corrugated paper or brown paper.

Unframed prints

• Wrap in tissue paper.
• Place in a board backed envelope.
• Mark PHOTOGRAPHS - DO NOT BEND.

Records vinyl discs

• Place between thick card and surround with cushioning material.
• Wrap in strong paper.
• Seal with cello tape.
• Clearly mark package RECORDS - DO NOT BEND.

Scissors, knives and other sharp items

• Wrap and cello tape heavy cardboard around all sharp points and edges.