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Last Answer on February 18, 2022

I work in a building that has designated mailboxes for each company. Is it legal for the mailman to drop mail for my company on the floor in front of the mailbox if it all doesn't fit? He comes to our company with certified mail only.

Asked by shelley about 13 years ago

I don't know the legalities of the carrier just leaving the "overflow" of mail on the floor. I would personally bring it to your suite/office. If the carrier feels it is safe to leave it on the floor near the mailboxes, I suppose that is okay. I realize that you don't control the size of your mailbox. You could call post office to see if this can be rectified, though I don't really know the rules on this.

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If my mailman hasn't been showing up to deliver mail who do i contact in order to receive my mail?

Asked by msoulheart@aol.com about 13 years ago

I would call 800 ask USPS, or see if you can get the number to your local PO to advise them of your concern About not receiving your mail. Hopefully, they will have a lucid explanation and can rectify this matter.

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Occasionally the mailman brings mail along with package (too large for mailbox) to the front door. Each time, I wonder if I should be tipping him. I haven't but it seems like I should offer it.

Asked by LUV2SEW almost 12 years ago

I would recommend not tipping the letter carrier when they bring the mail along with the package. It is a very nice service of him to do. We are technically not supposed to accept any gratuities but I haven't heard of this being enforced to any great extent. Whether or not you get good service from your letter carrier shouldn't depend on a tip. We are professionals that are paid a decent salary (i.e. we aren't paid a low salary such as a bartender/waiter/bellboy who rely on tips). I know some of my fellow USPS employees will disagree with my comments here, but this is how I truly feel re: tips.

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We just moved into a new home and we continue to get mail for the former resident. If I write on their mail a forwarding address will a letter carrier deliver it to their new home address?

Asked by Care over 12 years ago

Usually mail won't be forwarded unless there is a forwarding order on file by the former residents. You can try putting the new address on the mail and putting it out for the letter carrier but I don't know that it will get to the new address. Another option is to mark the mail "no longer at this address" and put it out for the letter carrier to take. Thank you for your email question..

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I dropped a letter in a blue USPS collection box before noticing the box was no longer labeled to display pick up times or other information. This box location is not showing up on the USPS locator either. Does this mean my letter won't get mailed?

Asked by milliemo about 12 years ago

I am not sure about this. If I had to guess, I'd hope that the collection box is still in use if it would allow you to deposit mail into it. I would suggest contacting the local post office nearest that collection box and see if they could provide you any further information.

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So If I send a letter and its in blue pen, but it has the stamp.and everything writen right. But the pen color kind of.fades a little, will they still mail It?

Asked by shaane almost 13 years ago

As Long as the address can be made out okay and there is proper postage, it should be fine. If you haven't already mailed the letter, I recommend finding a better pen and darkening the address.

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I'm researching and studying to be a mail carrier. But, I've heard nothing but horror stories about management. Are power trips really that common? I don't have a problem with authority. But, I don't want to be anyone's...you know.

Asked by Jeremy over 12 years ago

I can't speak for all of management, only from my limited experience in a couple of offices and from a few changes in mgmt. I can only say is that the power trips seem spread out among mgmt. Some are very cooperative with their subordinates and others are very dictatorial. It helps to have strong union representation in case you feel you are treated unfairly. I know my answer is quite vague, but that is because there is no clear cut answer. Fortunately most of the work day as a letter carrier is spent out delivering mail so you aren't being constantly watched by a supervisor or postmaster.

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I work in a building that has designated mailboxes for each company. Is it legal for the mailman to drop mail for my company on the floor in front of the mailbox if it all doesn't fit? He comes to our company with certified mail only.

If my mailman hasn't been showing up to deliver mail who do i contact in order to receive my mail?

Occasionally the mailman brings mail along with package (too large for mailbox) to the front door. Each time, I wonder if I should be tipping him. I haven't but it seems like I should offer it.

We just moved into a new home and we continue to get mail for the former resident. If I write on their mail a forwarding address will a letter carrier deliver it to their new home address?

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I dropped a letter in a blue USPS collection box before noticing the box was no longer labeled to display pick up times or other information. This box location is not showing up on the USPS locator either. Does this mean my letter won't get mailed?

So If I send a letter and its in blue pen, but it has the stamp.and everything writen right. But the pen color kind of.fades a little, will they still mail It?

I'm researching and studying to be a mail carrier. But, I've heard nothing but horror stories about management. Are power trips really that common? I don't have a problem with authority. But, I don't want to be anyone's...you know.

Mailman (City Letter Carrier)

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I work in a building that has designated mailboxes for each company. Is it legal for the mailman to drop mail for my company on the floor in front of the mailbox if it all doesn't fit? He comes to our company with certified mail only.

If my mailman hasn't been showing up to deliver mail who do i contact in order to receive my mail?

Occasionally the mailman brings mail along with package (too large for mailbox) to the front door. Each time, I wonder if I should be tipping him. I haven't but it seems like I should offer it.

We just moved into a new home and we continue to get mail for the former resident. If I write on their mail a forwarding address will a letter carrier deliver it to their new home address?

Also on Jobstr...

I dropped a letter in a blue USPS collection box before noticing the box was no longer labeled to display pick up times or other information. This box location is not showing up on the USPS locator either. Does this mean my letter won't get mailed?

So If I send a letter and its in blue pen, but it has the stamp.and everything writen right. But the pen color kind of.fades a little, will they still mail It?

I'm researching and studying to be a mail carrier. But, I've heard nothing but horror stories about management. Are power trips really that common? I don't have a problem with authority. But, I don't want to be anyone's...you know.

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