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information provided by the United States Postal Service
BEDFORD PARK, Ill. (May 10, 2018) — The U.S. Postal Service is asking all homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 13–19, says Central Illinois District Manager Tangela L. Bush.
“Repairing suburban and rural mailboxes improves the appearance of your community and makes delivering and receiving mail safer for our carriers and customers,” says Bush.
The Postal Service makes this annual request because of the wear and tear that occurs to mailboxes every year. “This is especially important after the effects of last winter,” adds Bush.
Some of the typical activities homeowners may need to do include:
- Replacing loose hinges on a mailbox door
- Repainting a mailbox that may have rusted or has started to peel
- Remounting a loosened mailbox post
- Replacing or adding house numbers
“If a homeowner plans to install a new mailbox or replace a worn one, he or she must use only Postal Service–approved traditional, contemporary, or locking full/limited service mailboxes,” said Bush.
“Customers must be careful when purchasing curbside mail receptacles because the use of unapproved boxes is prohibited. Customers may use a custom-built mailbox, but they must consult with their local Post Office to ensure it conforms to guidelines applying to flag, size, strength and quality of construction.”
For more information on the use of names or numbers on mailboxes, or answers to any other questions, contact your local Post Office directly.
The Lansing Post Office is located at 18125 Roy Street in Lansing. Call 800-275-8777 for more information.
