Can I refuse delivery of a USPS package?

For a fee, USPS Package Intercept® lets the sender or recipient stop delivery or redirect a package, letter, or flat that is not out for delivery or already delivered. Most domestic mailings with a tracking or extra services barcode are eligible for Package Intercept. You can only request a Package Intercept online.

Can you refuse to accept a package?

You can refuse delivery of the package if you are present when the UPS driver arrives. You also can have an employee or someone else from your place of business refuse the package on your behalf. Inform the driver that you do not want the package and ask for it to be returned to sender.

Do I have to pay for shipping if I refuse a package?

If you have not opened it, technically it can be refused, write refused on it, give it back to the mailman or drop off at the post office. If it was mailed priority or first class, it’s returned for free, if it’s parcel post or media mail, bounded printed matter, the sender has to pay postage due, if they want it back.

When should you refuse to accept in a shipment?

The packaging of food should always be inspected during food service deliveries. Any package that has holes should be rejected. For canned products, reject anything with bulging ends. Anything with a broken seal, missing label or dirty packaging should not be accepted.

What happens when you refuse a package USPS?

Otherwise, when a parcel has been delivered as addressed, once an addressee has opened either the parcel or an attachment and then “refused” the mailpiece, that item cannot be returned to the sender without the addressee paying the applicable return postage.

How to reject USPS mail?

– Write “Refused” on the mailpiece. I’d suggest doing this near the postage area, although that can be hard to find on some pieces of junk mail. – (Optionally) Make a few dark marks through the barcode and address. – Give it back to the US Postal Service. Essentially, put it wherever you put the rest of your outgoing mail.

How do I Stop my USPS mail?

For most people, the easiest way to stop mail delivery is to use the Postal Service website. Find the “Hold Mail” option under the “Track & Manage” heading on the site’s homepage. Enter your address and the site will tell you whether mail holding is available there.

How to refuse a shipment, package, or mail?

Refuse Delivery in Person. You can refuse delivery of the package if you are present when the UPS driver arrives.

Is there a way to refuse an USPS shipment?

You can refuse USPS package after the delivery , but you need to write “Refused” on it and return it with a reasonable time. It can be returned to the sender only when it not opened. If Mail not refused and are not opened, it can be returned to sender only when it enclosed in a new envelope with a correct address and new postage.