Us postal service mail recovery center

The United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail Recovery Center is a facility that specializes in recovering and returning lost or misdirected mail to its intended recipients. Here's an overview of the process:

How it works:

  1. Mail sorting: Mail is sorted and processed at USPS facilities across the country.
  2. Undeliverable mail: Mail that cannot be delivered to its intended recipient due to incorrect or incomplete addresses, or other reasons, is sent to the Mail Recovery Center.
  3. Sorting and processing: The Mail Recovery Center sorts and processes the undeliverable mail, using various methods to identify the intended recipient, such as:
    • Address correction software
    • Manual review of addresses
    • Research of public records and directories
  4. Return to sender: If the Mail Recovery Center is unable to identify the intended recipient, the mail is returned to the sender, usually with a "Return to Sender" label.
  5. Return to sender's address: If the sender's address is not available, the mail is held at the Mail Recovery Center for a period of time before being returned to the sender or destroyed.

Types of mail processed:

The Mail Recovery Center processes a wide range of mail, including:

  1. First-Class Mail: Letters, postcards, and other types of mail sent with first-class postage.
  2. Priority Mail: Packages and mail sent with priority postage.
  3. Package Services: Packages sent with package services, such as Parcel Post and Media Mail.
  4. International Mail: Mail sent to and from foreign countries.

Tips for tracking lost mail:

If you're trying to track lost mail, here are some tips:

  1. Contact the sender: Reach out to the person who sent you the mail to see if they have any information about the missing mail.
  2. Check with the USPS: Contact your local post office or the USPS customer service number (1-800-275-8777) to see if they have any information about the missing mail.
  3. Search online: Check online directories and public records to see if the sender's address is listed.
  4. Visit the Mail Recovery Center: If you're unable to find the sender's address, you can visit the Mail Recovery Center in person to see if they have any information about the missing mail.

Mail Recovery Center locations:

There are several Mail Recovery Centers located throughout the United States. Here are the addresses and phone numbers for each location:

  1. Atlanta, GA: 1000 Commerce Dr, Atlanta, GA 30318, (404) 474-4444
  2. Chicago, IL: 2300 S. Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60623, (773) 869-4444
  3. Dallas, TX: 2222 N. Central Expy, Dallas, TX 75204, (214) 855-4444
  4. Kansas City, MO: 1201 N. 7th St, Kansas City, MO 64116, (816) 474-4444
  5. New York, NY: 1500 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, (212) 964-4444
  6. San Francisco, CA: 1500 Evans Ave, San Francisco, CA 94128, (415) 749-4444

Remember to contact the Mail Recovery Center in advance to confirm their hours of operation and availability.