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Goods not accepted for Carriage

Although we always do our best to accommodate the needs of our customers, there are, for Health and Safety and other reasons, certain goods that we cannot deliver.

These include:

  • Dangerous goods
  • Hazardous goods
  • Flammable goods
  • Perishable food
  • Liquids
  • Cash (including cheques, bank drafts or any other vouchers with a face value)

The following items are specifically not accepted:

  • Acids (including batteries)
  • Antiques
  • Bathroom Suites
  • Explosives (including fireworks)
  • Glue
  • Liquid Ink and items containing ink
  • Living animals (including and fowl)
  • Metal grid screens (large)
  • Narcotics
  • Paint and paint-like substances
  • Pornography
  • Precious Metals
  • Radioactive materials
  • Wet Ice
  • White Goods (ie fridges, washing machines etc)

Also: Items over 3 metres (10ft) in length

Parcels for International despatch must not exceed 31 kilos

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. If you are unsure whether the goods you wish to send are acceptable for carriage, please contact your local DPD Ireland depot, or Customer Services on (090) 6420500 (090) 6420500.