In an increasingly digital world, one might wonder why businesses still need physical mailboxes. However, commercial mailboxes play a vital role for businesses of all sizes and types. They provide essential benefits that are often overlooked in the age of emails and online communication. Here’s why businesses need commercial mailboxes: Professional Image: A commercial mailbox […]
Category: Collection Mailboxes
What Are the Different Types of Collection Mailboxes?
Standard collection boxes are those blue mailboxes on legs that are most often found in front of your local post office. They are commonly used by the public to drop off mail and smaller packages (under a half inch in thickness) especially after or before hours. Other types of collection mailboxes exist. Snorkel collection box […]
Are USPS Collection Mailboxes Safe?
The blue USPS collection mailboxes and the public mail chutes that are often found in high-traffic locations are designed to hold mail until the USPS collects it for pickup, typically once or twice per day. These mailboxes are also found in front of post offices. These mailboxes are of sturdy construction, and no one is […]
How often are USPS collection mailboxes checked?
Most people have used the USPS collection mailboxes at least once. These blue mailboxes stand outside of the post office most often, but are also found in front of some businesses and in some neighborhoods. They can also come in several different forms but will bear the USPS seal. They offer a convenient way to […]
What Are Collection Mailboxes?
The term “collection mailbox” can refer to any type of mailbox that stands in a public area and collects mail. For our purposes, the term refers to those that are checked by the USPS daily, and not those that collect mail and items for private businesses, such as libraries. These mailboxes are most commonly the […]
What can be placed in a USPS Collection Mailbox?
If you have a blue collection mailbox near you that belongs to the USPS, you may wonder what you can and can’t place inside the mailbox. There are rules and regulations relating to what’s allowed inside one of these mailboxes, set forth by the USPS. What Regular Mail is Accepted? Most regular, domestic mail can […]
