How long will the Post Office hold an intercepted package?

USPS Package Intercept® request are active for 7 business days from the date of the request. The Post Office™ will make every attempt to locate the item.

What happens if the Post Office intercepts a package?

With USPS Package Intercept, you can request a mailpiece be returned or redirected before final delivery is made to the original address. Available for letters, flats and packages with a tracking barcode. Options include return to mailer or redirect to a new address or to a Post Office as Hold For Pickup service.

What does it mean when USPS disposed of package?

USPS Marketing Mail items are not automatically forwarded or returned if they cannot be delivered (including cases where an intended recipient has moved). If the USPS Marketing Mail item does not have an endorsement, the mailpiece is disposed of by USPS.

Where does your package go after attempted delivery?

All mail is returned to your local Post Office™ facility to attempt delivery the next business day. A blocked receptacle could be due to a parked vehicle, local utility work in the area, weather conditions or emergency responders impeding access.

What does it mean when a package is intercepted?

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.

How do I contact the USPS mail Recovery Center?

If this is the case, you can trace the package’s route online at www.usps.com or by calling 1-800-ASK-USPS, and then calling the mail center where the package was last documented at.

What does it mean when USPS says could not access delivery location?

What Does “USPS No Access to Delivery Location” Mean? At the end of the day, when you get this notification it just means that the USPS mail carrier wasn’t able to bring your package to you and that you’re going to have to come up with another solution to get your packages from them.