Mailbox Improvement Week: 5/17-23

The U.S. Postal Service is asking all South Florida homeowners to inspect and repair their mailboxes during Mailbox Improvement Week, May 17–23.

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. 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.