USPSFinal Rule
Securing Bundles of Flats
TransportationHousing
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Summary
The U.S. Postal Service has issued new rules for how mail carriers should bundle and secure mail that goes to apartment buildings and other multi-unit housing. These rules aim to make mail delivery safer, more efficient, and easier for postal workers to sort and deliver packages to the correct units.
Key Points
- 1Mail carriers must now use specific bundling techniques to keep mail for apartment buildings organized and secure during delivery
- 2The new rules apply to all residential buildings with multiple units, including apartment complexes and condominiums
- 3Properly bundled mail reduces the risk of mail getting lost, mixed up, or delivered to the wrong units
- 4The changes help postal workers deliver mail more quickly by reducing time spent sorting mail at each building
- 5Apartment building managers and mail recipients may notice small changes in how their mail is organized and presented at delivery points
Key Dates
Published
March 12, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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