Centralized mail delivery is the most efficient method for the U.S. Postal Service. Besides keeping the cost of mail delivery down, it also:
But centralized mail delivery requires some additional planning. There are a number of USPS regulations that dictate where multiple mailboxes can be placed, how they are installed, and how they should be constructed. In fact, mailboxes must undergo testing and meet or exceed all USPS specifications (4C mailbox standards) to be approved. Many of the standards were created so that mailboxes would stand up well to normal use and vandalism. They also take into account mail delivery efficiency and the size of mail that we normally receive.
Centralized mail delivery equipment or cluster mailboxes can come in a variety of styles and are used for a variety of purposes—including commercial mailboxes, business mailboxes, and apartment mailboxes.
What kind you pick depends on where you will be installing them and how they will be used.
This type of mailbox is typically used for apartment complexes or subdivisions. It is a unit with multiple locked mail boxes stacked together. It is usually freestanding and mounted on a pedestal.
Sometimes also called STD-4C mailboxes, this type of lockable mailbox is usually mounted in a wall or an outdoor shelter. Cannon Sales can help you decide what mailbox would work best for you and make sure you are meeting all required USPS specifications.