Can mail carriers pickup your boxes
In the United States, the United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a service called "Package Pickup" or "Free Package Pickup" that allows mail carriers to collect packages from your doorstep. Here are the details:
Eligibility: Package Pickup is available for residential customers who have a USPS account and are shipping packages using a USPS service, such as Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, or Parcel Post.
How it works:
- Schedule a pickup: You can schedule a pickup online or by calling the USPS Customer Service number (1-800-275-8777).
- Mail carrier arrives: On the scheduled day, your mail carrier will arrive at your doorstep with a special pickup truck or van.
- Package collection: You'll need to have your packages ready and accessible for the mail carrier to collect.
- Package tracking: The mail carrier will scan the packages and provide you with a tracking number.
Benefits:
- Convenience: No need to visit a post office or drop off packages at a retail location.
- Time-saving: Package Pickup saves you time and effort, especially if you have multiple packages to ship.
- Tracking: You'll receive a tracking number, allowing you to monitor the status of your packages.
Important notes:
- Package Pickup is only available for packages that can be carried by a mail carrier (typically up to 70 pounds).
- You must have a USPS account and be shipping packages using a USPS service to be eligible for Package Pickup.
- Package Pickup is not available for packages that require special handling, such as hazardous materials or oversized packages.
If you're interested in using Package Pickup, you can schedule a pickup online or by contacting your local post office or USPS Customer Service.