The USPS Drop Box is a curbside collection box from the United States Postal Service® that has a chute for receiving mail left by drivers. This is also known as a courtesy box or postal chute for drivers.
Within roughly 30 minutes of the designated collection time, collections must be made. However, sporadic transportation problems (bad weather, backed-up traffic, etc.) might push back the collection schedule.
When USPS or other delivery personnel close the box after placing the package inside and entering their code, the box automatically locks. You may then open the box and get your stuff whenever it’s convenient for you by using an app or a code.
The USPS is currently cautioning prospective shippers that using blue boxes might not be the best choice. The USPS stated in a news statement that the collecting bins have turned into popular locations for thieves attempting to steal checks or identities, particularly during particular hours and days.
You may get boxes, labels, forms, and more for nothing from the USPS. These environmentally friendly, pre-printed Tyvek® mailers, boxes, and envelopes may be used to ship products by Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express.
Our new postboxes can accommodate parcels up to a maximum dimension of 44 cm by 35 cm by 16 cm. Items with a barcode on the label that are Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed, Royal Mail International Tracked, or Royal Mail Tracked Returns must be mailed in a Post Office location; they cannot be left at a Parcel Postbox.
Boxes purchased from the Postal Store must be sealed with the supplied adhesive and can only be used for the class of mail indicated on the box (Priority Mail Express® service, Priority Mail® service, or Global Express Guaranteed®).
What is OK to put in a USPS drop box?
Items containing postal stamps and a weight or thickness of 10 oz. or less may be placed in collection boxes when:
- Labels, fees, and the appropriate postage are all attached.
- There is a return address on the mailpiece.
How much time does USPS drop box require?
Within roughly 30 minutes of the designated collection time, collections must be made. However, sporadic transportation problems (bad weather, backed-up traffic, etc.) might push back the collection schedule.
Safeness of USPS drop boxes
People are advised not to deposit mail in blue drop boxes, especially on Sundays and federal holidays, according to USPS. The United States Postal Service requests that customers who are sending mail not use blue drop boxes, especially on Sundays and federal holidays, in order to combat mail fraud and identity theft.