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What Are the Testing Requirements for Curbside Mailboxes?
Tuesday October 06, 2020
Since being founded in the early 1970s, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has worked to standardized mailboxes. There are certain rules manufacturers must follow when designing and producing curbside mailboxes, some of which involve testing. Testing is done to ensure that new curbside mailboxes are able to meet the USPS's quality standards. If a new curbside mailbox isn't tested -- or if it fails any of the required test -- the Postmaster General (PMG) won't approve it. What are the testing requirements for curbside mailboxes exactly?
6 Things You Didn't Know About the USPS
Friday September 25, 2020
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is responsible for delivering mail to over 160 million addresses in the United States. It was created in the late 1700s following the Postal Service Act. Since then, the USPS has worked vigorously to deliver mail to countless homes and businesses. While you're probably familiar with its purpose, you might be surprised to learn the following facts about the USPS.
Newspaper Deliveries and Curbside Mailboxes: What You Should Know
Friday September 18, 2020
Since the advent of the internet, digital media has largely replaced paper media -- but that doesn't mean newspapers are obsolete. Statistics show over a half-billion printed newspapers are circulated each year. Because curbside mailboxes are technically the property of the United States Postal Service (USPS) once installed, though, news companies must follow some guidelines when delivering newspapers to their customers.
5 Signs Your Curbside Mailboxes Need Refurbishment
Monday September 07, 2020
Curbside mailboxes are something that many residents take for granted. It's not until his or her curbside mailbox degrades that a resident acknowledges its importance. Because they are installed outdoors, though, curbside mailboxes often suffer from degradation. Exposure to heat, humidity and general use may cause them to fail. Thankfully, a professional refurbishment service can bring life back into your neighborhood's curbside mailbox by restoring them. Below are five signs that your curbside mailboxes need refurbishment.
What to Look for When Buying STD-4C Mailboxes
Tuesday August 25, 2020
STD-4C mailboxes are one of the most popular types of centralized mail delivery solutions. The official successor to the STD-4B specification, they consist of wall-mounted units in a centralized location. Since 2006, the United States Postal Service (USPS) requires them for all new multi-unit building projects. If you're thinking about using STD-4C mailboxes for your residential development project, though, you'll need to choose the right type.