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Pickup Options  
Package pickup right from your home or office!
Whether it's advanced Carrier Pickup™ or time-specific Pickup On Demand Service®, USPS Pickup Options make shipping your packages quick and convenient.
 
 
Carrier Pickup
Key Features

Free, regardless of the number of packages you’re sending.
Your carrier will pick up your package when your regular mail is delivered.
Schedule a next day or advanced pickup up to 3 months in the future.
Available with Express Mail®, Priority Mail®, and International services.

What You Should Know

Packages must be ready for shipment before your carrier arrives.
Requests must be received by 2:00 a.m. (CST) on the day your pickup is scheduled.
Maximum weight per package is 70 pounds.
Postage must be applied to each package.

For More Information
Carrier Pickup FAQs

 
Pickup On Demand Service
Key Features

Only $13.25 per pickup, regardless of the number of packages.
Packages are picked up in a specified timeframe.
Available with Express Mail®, Priority Mail®, Global Express Guaranteed®, or Package Services.


What You Should Know

Pickups occur during a two-hour timeframe.
Maximum weight per package is 70 pounds.
Postage must be applied to each package.
Have your packages ready for pickup at the time and day specified.

For More Information
Pickup On Demand Service FAQs


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