Greenacres PO Carriers 'Competition'

Three-year-old Bentley Oelerich (below) drew a picture for his second favorite letter carrier  --- Randy Booth (above) from the Greenacres, FL, Post Office. Not pictured is Letter Carrier Deanna Ciaccio, a.k.a. “Grandma,” who is number one!

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Clean Sweep: Trash and Recyclables

USPS could incur unnecessary disposal costs, fines and complaints if hazardous materials aren’t disposed of properly.

The Postal Service is reminding employees to maintain healthy workplaces by disposing of trash, recyclable items and other refuse responsibly.

All employees have a collective responsibility to ensure discarded or unwanted items are properly handled.

This is why the organization doesn’t want employees to send trash, food, unopened Postal Service retail products and hazardous materials, such as used batteries, light bulbs, detergents and other cleaning products, to the Mail Recovery Center in Atlanta; the Material Distribution Center in Topeka, KS; and the Ybor City, FL, Processing and Distribution Center.

Additionally, the organization could incur unnecessary disposal costs, fines and complaints when hazardous materials are not disposed of properly.

Management requirements for certain types of hazardous waste vary from state to state. Employees should check with their designated environmental specialist for information about state requirements.

The Postal Operations Manual outlines policies for how to handle undeliverable mail, while the Sustainability Blue page has information on how to handle hazardous materials.

For more information, refer to the Waste Stream Assessment and Characterization Environmental Compliance Bulletin.

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Commemorating LGBT Pride Month

LGBT Pride Month celebrations often feature the rainbow flag or rainbow colors.


June is a time to honor the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people in the United States.

The annual commemoration is known as LGBT Pride Month, although some call it LGBTQ Pride Month in recognition of individuals who identify as queer or questioning.

The observance is held in June to commemorate the Stonewall uprising, when patrons and supporters at a gay-friendly tavern in New York City led a protest against persecution. The 1969 incident served as a rallying cry for the LGBT community to increase its visibility and efforts to advocate for equality.

The month typically features celebrations of LGBT history, achievements and identities. 

These activities often include the rainbow flag, a longtime symbol of the LGBT movement.

The Postal Service has honored several gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans with stamps through the years, including poet Walt Whitman, artist Ellsworth Kelly, astronaut Sally Ride, San Francisco elected official Harvey Milk and author James Baldwin.

The Library of Congress website’s LGBTQ Pride Month page has more information.

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