Can the USPS refuse to deliver mail just because they can't drive up to a mailbox, but they have to get out of the truck?
Yes. Because each route has a certain time to deliver the mail. A route adjuster goes out with the Carrier at reasonable time invervals, to record how long deliveries take. Letter Carriers are required to 1)Wear seat belts when the vehicle is in motion 2) Set the parking break whenever they leave the vehicle 3) Turn off the vehicle when they leave it 4)Take the key out of the ignition whenever they leave the vehicle 5) curb the tires whenever they leave the vehicle 6) Park only in designated parking spots.So, normally, curbside delivery takes about 20 seconds per address. When a Carrier is required to do all of the above to make one delivery, it takes about 3x that amount of time. So instead of delivering 3 address in a minute, it is one address in a minute. When 10 people do this, instead of a bit over 3 minutes, it has turned into 10 minutes. When you are a Letter Carrier, that is a lot of time. That is 1/3 of their lunch time. Every second counts… every minute is accounted for. You have no time to dilly dally.Sure, you’ve seen Carriers park their cars in the middle of the street, “hop” out and deliver the mail on occasion. But they can be reprimanded, and even fired for doing so - depending on the severity of the action.It is not laziness - for most Carriers. It is a matter of time. Usually, if a person parks in front of their mailbox once in a blue moon, the Carrier will deliver the mail anyway. But when a person makes a habit of parking in front of the mailbox, it is disrespectful to the Carrier, time consuming for the Carrier, and the Carrier is not required to get out of their vehicle to deliver the mail. The delivery is marked as curbside, not a park and deliver point.
Can i have mail delivered to a vacant house, if i own that house outright?
Normally if a property is vacant for a certain period of time the postal service will cease to deliver mail to that address. The mailman for the route is required to fill out a form for his supervisor. Once this is done most mail is stopped at the post office. If you are seeking privacy you should get you a postal box office from a service that offer post boxes. You may find one in your local telephone book. I am not speaking of the post office but the ones you find on street corners or in strip shopping malls. These places offer you the privacy you desire and is very inexpensive. I hope this has been of some use to you, good luck. "FIGHT ON"
Usps regulation for mail delivery to a vacant home?
A mailman will never deliver anything to a vacant home.
USPS regulations on mail delivery to door?
Bought a house with an existing mailbox next to the door. Previous owner was here for YEARS. Sidewalk straight out to uncurbed street... mailman would come up sidewalk to deliver mail. Being told now that because we are NEW owners that the rules change & the letter carrier is allowed to cut across our lawn to deliver the mail (shortest route possible). NO path was in the lawn when we bought it - leading me to believe the carrier came up the walk. Postmaster wrote me a letter with an effective date of when they will start HOLDING our mail at the USPS, but has NOT given me the regulation numbers after we have talked twice over the phone. If this is true, then fine, I'll either put up a streetside mailbox OR continue to let them cut across our yard. I just want to be shown the regulation regarding this.
What should you do when someone else's mail is delivered in your mailbox?
Best way to resolve this is to pop the letter back in your mailbox with the flag up. Most regular carriers will know they made a mistake and will deliver it properly next business day.If you feel they won’t know why it’s back in the mailbox (right address, wrong name, for instance), put the reason why on a sticky note and attach it to the letter, or paperclip a note to it.Coming from a rural carrier, the worst thing you can do in this situation is write “Wrong Address” or “Wrong Person” on the mail. You’re basically ruining someone else’s mail by doing that.Please check to make sure it doesn’t say “Or Current Resident”, if it’s simply an issue with the name. I get people mailing back “or current resident” letters all the time with notes saying, “No longer here!” You’re basically telling us that your house is vacant.Also, it is not ‘illegal’ to place mail in someone else’s mailbox for the reason of forwarding mail properly, or if you have their permission to check it (say…if they’re away on vacation.) It is, however, a felony if you’re using the box to deliver personal mail, remove contents, etc.
What if I'm not home when USPS delivers my package?
Unless you or the sender specifically requested that a signature happen at time of delivery, then a carrier will leave the package on your doorstep.There are certain situations that could result in the carrier taking the package back and leaving you a notice in your mailbox:The area is unsafe. If there are hazards that increase risk of injury to carrier.Dogs. I can confidently say that if there is a dog on the property, a carrier may more than likely not deliver. If they aren't familiar with the dog, most carriers don't like to take chances. It's no wives tale when you hear about dogs not liking mailmen.Weather. If the porch is not covered and there is no other secure and obvious location to put the package, then the carrier may take the package back and try again the next day. Some carriers go the extra mile and will put packages in plastic garbage bags and leave it by the door.Area has lots of activity. Carriers may decide to not let the package sit out in the open where a lot of people go through.There may be other instances I haven't included but it always comes back to carrier discretion. If the carrier doesn't feel like it's in either their best interest and/or the customer’s, they have the discretion to not deliver. If you feel you could fall into one of these categories, you can always talk to the carrier on your route to accommodate making sure your package gets to you.
USPS listed my home as vacant?
About 2 months ago i started working out of town and had my father check my mail for me 2 times a week. I'm guessing since my car was gone and the yard wasn't being mowed my mail carrier assumed my house was vacant.. They never left a slip to warn me or anything and now my mail is being returned.. I called USPS and was treated like I was lying and there was no mistake... I'm very frustrated since I was waiting for my income tax check. What are my options and is it going to be a big hassle when I try to fix it at the local post office? I figure I'll get a P.O. Box now but will there be a issue with forwarding my mail since its being returned?
What is the reason why USPS put my mail on hold?
Someone requested a hold put on or there's so much mail in box that they think gone and holding mail
Why did the USPS remove all my mail from my mailbox?
Feels like there may be some missing information here. Are you talking about a post office box or a delivery to a home or a residence?If you are talking about a mailbox at your home or office. They will remove mail from the box when you don’t pick it up on a regular bases. The carrier takes it back to the office and they will hold it for you to pick up. They should explain to you why they pulled it when you go in. They’ll probably suggest that you get a po box if you can’t pick up your mail on a regular bases.If it is p.o. box at a station, are you up-to-date on your rent? They should leave a notice that the rent is due on a particular day. If you don’t pay, they will remove your mail from the box or block the box so your key won’t open the box any longer. They will hold your mail to pickup from the counter.You might want to take a trip down to the post office and ask to speak with a carrier supervisor.Good luck
My USPS driver ignores my mailbox flag and the Postmaster says they can. Is that true?
It's an interesting question. As a carrier if the flag was up I would stop as a courtesy to the customer. The regulations say it will only be picked up if you are receiving mail that day. The problem that happens from a mail carrier point of view is you get customers that use the flag to signal themselves that the mail is there. The problem with putting your flag up everyday is it loses its purpose. As a carrier if I stop at a empty box with the flag up and there is no mail for that address and none being mailed, I would never stop again if the flag was up and I had no mail to deliver.