Who is responsible for a broken cluster mailboxes?

If the box is owned and maintained by the US Postal Service and is damaged/broken then contact your local Post Office. If the LPO does not service the mailbox, this means the property owner or manager is responsible for the maintenance.

Are cluster mailboxes federal property?

Like curbside mailboxes, centralized mail delivery systems are considered federal property. Whether it’s a Cluster Box Unit (CBU) or an STD-4C mailbox, all centralized mail delivery systems used by the USPS are the property of the U.S. government.

What is a cluster of mailboxes called?

A cluster mailbox, or a cluster box unit (CBU), is a form of centralized, communal mail delivery equipment. The most popular form of any “clustered” style of mailboxes is the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Approved Cluster Box Unit.

How do I report a broken mailbox?

Report suspected mail losses to Postal Inspectors by calling 877-876-2455 or at www.uspis.gov. Keep Registered Mail separate from other mail.

Can I opt out of cluster mailbox?

The group is concerned about a letter the Postal Service recently sent out to some Lane County residents asking them to opt for cluster box units instead of private mailbox delivery. If you don’t sign the letter, it doesn’t happen. The group says once you change, you can’t go back to individual delivery.

What do I do if my mailbox was broken into?

Notify your local police. Place your mail on hold if needed, until you repair or replace your box. Contact your Local Post Office if you need further assistance.

Who is responsible for group mailboxes?

According to USPS regulations, the property owners, builders, or developers are responsible for repairing cluster mailboxes. Property owners can appoint a manager to ensure that the mailbox meets the postal service regulations.

What happens to mail when mailbox is broken?

When your mailbox gets damaged beyond deliver or disappears(this has happened), your carrier will hold your mail up to 30 days. If after that 30 days you haven’t replaced your box or come in to pick up your mail then your mail will be returned to senders ‘UNCLAIMED’.