USPS tips for holiday experts
USPS expects to delivery 19 billion cards, letters and packages during the holiday season.
With 19 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the U.S. Postal Service has some tips to help get gifts to their destination swiftly and safely.
“Proper addressing and proper packaging will help us give every gift the service it deserves” says Deputy Postmaster General and Chief Operating Officer Patrick R. Donahoe.
The Postal Service offers free, environmentally friendly Priority Mail and Express Mail boxes and envelopes. These supplies can be ordered at usps.com or picked up at a local Post Office. ”
The Postal Service also offers pre-packaged shipping products, READY POST, sold at local Post Offices for customers needing sturdy, secure boxes and envelopes.
Due to security requirements, packages bearing postage stamps that weigh more than 13 ounces must be presented to a letter carrier or retail associate at the Post Office and cannot be dropped in blue collection boxes.
