Collection Mailboxes – USPS Approved Type & Private Delivery Type

Product Line Features

• Manufactured here in the U.S.A
• Both Freestanding Type and Wall Mount Type Models Available to Choose From
• Heavy Duty Aluminum Models, Stainless Steel Models and Galvanized Steel Models Available to Choose From
• Both Private Use/Access Models and USPS Use/Access-(USPS Approved) Models Available to Choose From
• High Security Type and Style Collection Boxes (Tamper Resistant and Vandal Resistant)
• Front Loading and Rear Loading Style Models Available to Choose From
• High Security Locks and Keys Included
• Wide Selection of Durable and Protective Finish Colors Available to Choose From

Collection Mailboxes 101

You may remember the days where you saw a blue USPS collection mailbox on every corner and in front of every business and apartment complex. These boxes had the iconic eagle on the side and were managed by the USPS. Anyone could walk (or drive) up and deposit outgoing mail, so long as it could fit through the slot, into the box for a USPS employee to collect. These boxes are convenient for those living in apartment complexes and those working in commercial properties.

However, these blue boxes have been disappearing over the past several years as the USPS re-evaluates customer needs. This means that customers have fewer collection boxes to use for their outgoing mail.

The good news is that if you manage a residential property, community, college campus, military base, or a commercial property, you can provide one or more collection boxes for your customers.

What Are Collection Mailboxes?

These types of mailboxes are designed to collect outgoing mail, usually through a door flap or a slot that the customer can slide mail through. A USPS employee will then collect the mail when he or she arrives to deliver to your property.  If being used within an organization, these mailboxes can be used for private (employee to employee) delivery as well. These mailboxes are locking, so that only a USPS or a private employee can access the mail deposited inside.

These mailboxes can handle letters, small outgoing packages, letter bins, and ballots, depending on the type.

Types of Collection Mailboxes

Thankfully, you can find the right kind of collection mailbox to fit your community, school, organization, or commercial property. You can even purchase these boxes for private delivery, where employees may deliver important documents or packages to other employees or a supervisor.

Some models of collection mailboxes are designed with USPS pickup in mind, and are already USPS-approved. Others are only approved for private use. A mailbox’s product description will tell you what type of delivery it’s appropriate for.

Beyond USPS and private use, the two main types of collection mailboxes are pedestal boxes and wall-mounted boxes. Many centralized mail delivery systems such as 4C horizontal mailboxes do include outgoing mail slots as well, but this blog will focus on the freestanding and wall-mount types.

Pedestal collection mailboxes

Pedestal collection mailboxes are models mounted on a pedestal or legs. Some are simply freestanding without pedestals or legs. There are a few different types and they are typically found outdoors on commercial properties and in some residential communities.

Curbside collection mailboxes look somewhat like the iconic blue USPS mailboxes, with legs and a collection slot, and these are available for private use. They’re good for collecting rent payments and other items such as rented DVD’s, making them ideal for many communities and businesses. Bulk mail collection boxes are also available for private mail collection in an outdoor setting.

Letter lockers are designed for large institutions such as schools, airports, and military bases and they handle large amounts of incoming and outgoing mail, usually contained in bins. To use them for USPS delivery and pickup, you’ll need approval from your local postmaster.

Mail and package drop collection mailboxes are often USPS-approved and can be curbside. Mail and small packages can be placed inside using a hopper door for USPS collection. These boxes can be good for businesses who send out moderate volumes of mail. These models can be freestanding or come with a pedestal.

Wall-Mount Collection Mailboxes

Wall-Mount Collection Mailboxes simply mount onto a wall. They’re good for indoor and outdoor use and are most ideal for letter and document collection. Like freestanding and pedestal boxes, they can be used for USPS or private mail collection and sometimes small packages.

Some of these collection boxes can be recessed into a wall, saving space. Some have mail slots for letters, while others have hopper doors and flaps. They are similar to door slots found in some offices.

Some types of wall-mount mailboxes can be purchased to add to existing centralized mail delivery, and these types are typically USPS-approved and good for apartments and other properties that already use 4C or 4B centralized mail delivery. These types can also be used alone.

Delivery vault collection mailboxes are excellent, high-security options for packages, and can be used by customers or employees to drop off packages or other items if the volume isn’t too high.

Benefits of Collection Mailboxes

All types of collection mailboxes are made of sturdy material such as steel or aluminum to keep outgoing mail safe. These collection boxes are also versatile, fairly inexpensive, and work for a variety of residential and commercial uses. Rent payments can be made on a resident’s own time, libraries can receive returns after hours, and businesses can send out large amounts of mail at once.

Convenience is valued by customers, employees, and residents alike. Saving extra trips to the post office by supplying a USPS-approved collection mailbox can reduce time and money costs for a business in the long run. Residents of an apartment complex or other community will appreciate close, convenient collection boxes for sending out mail and small packages, making them more likely to stay on for another lease term. An organization can easily keep all mail in one place, preventing loss of important documents, bills, and invoices.

Collection mailboxes are easy to install and come in a variety of colors to suit your business, community, or school.

Courier Collection Boxes

Our new free standing courier collection box, the sister product to the curbside collection box is also high in demand and suitable for all kinds of mail collection box needs. Manufactured of 14 gauge steel, these courier boxes offer an easy way of depositing and retrieving mail, small packages, documents, magazines, and other materials. Our courier boxes feature a tough powder coat finish available in three standard colors or primer. Custom colors are optional upon the customer’s request. Each box comes with a three point locking mechanism with two keys for protection of its contents. Courier boxes are able to withstand extreme weather conditions are perfect when a secure surrounding is required. These units are suitable for universities, schools, cities, government entities, libraries, military bases, and a wide variety of other applications.

National Mailboxes also offers free standing style pedestal drop boxes that manufactured completely from heavy duty aluminum and are available in three different size styles: Regular, Large, and Jumbo size. All pedestal drop boxes are the same height and depth. Standard boxes are opened from the rear through a two point latching master door on the regular size model and two master doors on the large and jumbo size models.

Each door opens up over 90 degrees for retrieving mail with ease. Standard units have a locking T handle on the rear door(s), a weather protected hood and a mail flap on the front of the box. Our pedestal drop boxes come equipped with a tough powder coat finish available in three standard colors or primer. These units can be mounted on an optional aluminum pedestal stand base. Special custom colors are also optional upon customer’s request.

4C Pedestal Package Drop Boxes

Another style of collection mailboxes offered by National Mailboxes are the free standing 4C pedestal style mail package drops which are also manufactured completely of heavy duty aluminum and come equipped with both a front and rear loading access locking door. Mail is deposited through a non-locking access panel drawer on the front. Every mail package drop comes with an outgoing mail tray, a lock with two keys on each door (keyed the same) and a movable red signal flag.

All drop boxes are offered in powder coat white, silver, black, and green finish. These units can be mounted on the optional bolt mount style pedestals or with the in-ground style post pedestal. Thumb latches that are non-locking are also optional. All mail package drops are approved for USPS curbside mail delivery. Postal master arrow locks are not required for this particular unit.

Letter Boxes

Our high quality letter boxes which include a mail slot is our most popular wall-mount style collection box designed for the deposit of outgoing mail, available in both surface mount and recessed mount styles. These units constructed of heavy gauge aluminum are also referred to as our horizontal and vertical collection boxes which can be used in conjunction with our wall-mount horizontal and vertical mailboxes.

Some of these letter boxes are available in USPS Approved style models for postal carrier key access as well as for private use/access which come equipped with a private master commercial lock. These letter boxes also include a heavy duty extruded aluminum door and extruded aluminum frame with steel compartments. Standard color finish is an anodized aluminum/silver finish although other powder coat color finishes are available such as gold, sandstone, dark bronze, black, and postal gray. Special engraving is optional.

Letter Locker Collection Boxes & Dvault Collection Drop Boxes

Other popular collection boxes will include our Letter Locker Collection Boxes and Dvault Collection Drop Boxes which are available in a wide variety of styles. Available are front loading and rear loading styles as well as models for both USPS use-access and for private use-access-(aka private party mail distribution, equipped with private locks).

These high quality and high security collection box units are an ideal way to enhance value and convenience to an office building or commercial building’s mail system. They also provide added mail security in a time where security is at the forefront. Most of these units offered are freestanding pedestal type although a few wall mount style versions are also available.

These collection box units are intended for busy areas and due to their size, they are large enough to accommodate heavy or high mail volume. These Letter Locker Collection Box models are able to hold USPS mail totes or bins for outgoing mail. Outdoor rated and recommended for outdoor use our Letter Locker Collection Boxes and Dvault Collection Boxes are constructed and manufactured out of heavy duty galvanized steel for added durability, making them weather resistant, corrosion resistant and rust proof. A wide selection of powder coated color finishes are also available allowing you to match your buildings décor.

Letter Locker Collection Boxes and Dvault Collection Boxes are highly flexible and are found in government organizations, outside private postal centers, universities and colleges, schools, military bases, medical facilities, and in a wide range of other businesses and industries throughout the United States and North America.

Find the Right Collection Box For You

Different organizations have different needs, and the need to handle outgoing mail or customer deliveries is no exception. The type of box you’ll need will depend on your outgoing mail volume, security needs, customer needs, installation site, and more. Contact us today so we can help you determine which type of collection mailbox will best suit your organization.

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