| As a mail carrier, there are quite a few things that I | | | | off the post we are not supposed to deliver to it. |
| observe that could be prevented if our customers | | | | This is true regardless of whether you have it sitting |
| knew about them. This is a list of common | | | | on the ground, propped on a chair, etc. |
| preventable reasons why your mail may not have | | | | Too Much Brush! You may not receive mail simply |
| been delivered. | | | | because your plants/bushes are out of control! |
| No House Numbers On Mailbox. Has the neighbors | | | | Usually you will receive some kind of notice asking |
| mail been delivered to you? Put the numbers on your | | | | for you to clean up around the box. However, if you |
| mailbox and I guarantee it will increase the odds of | | | | do not take action, your mail may be put on hold until |
| you getting YOUR mail. | | | | it is taken care of. Please keep in mind that this is |
| Name/s Inside of Mailbox. Do you constantly receive | | | | safety issue - The brush may have thorns, biting or |
| mail for previous occupants at your address? Use a | | | | stinging insects, or it may just be grown out too far |
| wax pencil or a marker and note the names of the | | | | and we can no longer reach to open the box! |
| current occupants inside the mailbox door. | | | | Biting/Stinging Insects. I guarantee you that your mail |
| Box Blocked. If your mailbox is blocked for any | | | | carrier has been bit by a spider or stung by a bee or |
| reason, we will not deliver your mail. This includes | | | | wasp. Wasps especially LOVE to build nests in and |
| being blocked by cars, recycling bins, garbage cans, | | | | around mailboxes. Did you know that you can |
| etc. Did you know that in most areas, the garbage | | | | develop an allergy to a wasp sting even if you never |
| cans & recycling bins can be placed on the | | | | previously had a problem? This can be serious, even |
| opposite side of the driveway? It is a common | | | | deadly, so please take care of the insects for your |
| misconception that they will not pick up unless you | | | | safety AND ours! |
| place them on the right side. Check with your local | | | | Also, did you know that many home improvement |
| waste management company. | | | | sites and shows say that putting up a new mailbox is |
| No Flag! Did your mail not get picked up because | | | | one of the best ways to increase curb appeal, |
| your flag is broken or missing? Replacement flags are | | | | especially when a house is up for sale. In addition, it is |
| available for sale for around $5.00 and you don't have | | | | one of the cheapest renovations you can make! |
| to worry anymore whether that bill will go out on | | | | Thank you very much for taking the time to read |
| time! | | | | this note on mailbox delivery. Please pass it on to |
| Broken/Damaged Box. If your box is damaged and | | | | your friends! |