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What is the Difference Between a PO Box and an Apartment Mailbox?

Aug 08, 2025

When you choose between mailbox options for your property, it is an important choice to make. You will need to consider security and privacy, durability, and convenience. If you’d rather keep the address where you live private, a PO Box might be a good option for you. If you want to be able to receive packages from any service other than USPS, you may want to go with an apartment mailbox. Don’t worry if you feel a little lost. With this guide, we will cover what a PO Box and apartment mailbox are, the key differences between a PO Box and an apartment mailbox, when you should respectively...

Smart & Secure: Top Ways to Keep Your Packages Safe from Theft

Jul 24, 2025

The Rising Threat of Package Theft In a 2024 report by Lombardo Homes, 45% of Americans reported having a package stolen. This percentage is up from the 34% who reported having a package stolen in their 2023 report. Many residents and tenants don’t feel safe ordering packages to their homes for fear of package thieves, known as “porch pirates”. This is particularly true in urban and suburban neighborhoods. It is striking how common porch piracy has become, with nearly half of Americans having suffered through it. It’s extremely frustrating to arrive home from work expecting a package...

Complete Guide to ADA-Compliant Mailboxes for Your Facility

Jun 27, 2025

When designing a facility, it is important to keep inclusiveness and accessibility in mind. After all, you want residents in wheelchairs and those with other disabilities to feel welcome and able to easily access their mail. To achieve this, you need ADA-compliant mailboxes which are readily available from Salsbury Industries. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates that mailboxes in new construction and altered buildings are accessible to those with mobility issues and other disabilities. Property managers, building owners, and developers need to pay close attention to...

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Who Is Responsible for Cluster Mailboxes?

Nov 21, 2024

As cluster box units (CBUs) are designed to serve as a centralized hub for mail collection and delivery, it can be challenging to determine who is responsible for CBUs when they need to be repaired or replaced due to accidents, theft, or general wear and tear. That said, the responsibility for maintaining and repairing cluster mailboxes generally falls on the property owner or manager. Outside of repairs and maintenance, the local USPS office is responsible for maintaining USPS arrow locks and master door locks. Mailbox manufacturers, such as Salsbury Industries...

5 Advantages of Upgrading to New USPS Approved Locking Mailboxes

Apr 25, 2025

With mail theft on the rise, you may be motivated to seek more secure mailboxes for your community. After all, mail theft can lead to consequences like identity theft and fraud. Mail thieves may also use your banking information to steal money from you or your tenants. You could lose mail that holds sentimental value as well, like birthday cards and wedding invitations. If residents’ mail and/or packages are stolen, they will likely complain and blame you. A great solution to this problem is locking commercial mailboxes. They will withstand rough weather, protect your mail...

Architectural Resources for Mailboxes

Nov 18, 2021

When tasked with the job of designing a multifamily development, mail room, or other facility that requires commercial mailboxes for centralized mail delivery, it’s necessary to have the right information needed to get the job done properly. This information consists of BIM models, product specifications...

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Best Mailboxes for Multifamily Housing

Dec 20, 2021

Are you in the market for a mailbox for your multifamily development? Here’s the information you need to determine which one is right for you. Multifamily Mailboxes- When purchasing a mailbox, it can be difficult to decide which type will best suit your needs. Things get even trickier as you try to...

The Ultimate Guide to Cluster Mailboxes

Jan 20, 2022

Centralized mail is the United States Postal Service’s preferred form of mail delivery. Centralized delivery equipment like cluster mailboxes offer a wide variety of benefits to both mail carriers and the customer. Although door-to-door delivery is still common in many communities, cluster mailbox...

Salsbury Industries Mailbox Configurator - Everything You Need To Know

Mar 15, 2022

When buying commercial mailboxes, you must ensure that the mailboxes you purchase meet the area requirements for space and number of mailboxes. Whether the mailboxes are for USPS delivery or private mail delivery, you will need to select the right mailbox design to ensure that mail and package...

USPS vs. Private Delivery for Commercial and Residential Developments

Apr 19, 2022

When trying to select the right mail delivery option for your commercial or residential development, it can be tricky to be sure you’re making the right choices. One important decision you have to make is whether you’ll opt for USPS or private delivery for your property. For commercial...

Salsbury Industries Fast Delivery of Commercial and Residential Mailboxes

Jun 02, 2022

Since the start of the pandemic, supply chain issues have been extending lead times for most consumer products. Customers have been left waiting for days, weeks, and sometimes even months for orders. This is a huge inconvenience and leaves customers less than happy with their service...

How to Install a Mailbox - A Step by Step Guide

Jun 23, 2022

A mailbox is an essential part of your home’s identity, serving both as a decorative piece and as a safe depository for your packages, as well as personal and business correspondence. Many homeowners, however, are unsure of how to install a mailbox. They have the misconception that mailbox...

When Should I Replace My Mailbox? - A Guide to Replacing a Mailbox

Sep 07, 2022

One essential feature of every home is the mailbox. It’s where you receive correspondence like your invitation to your best friend’s wedding, a photo of your sister’s newborn baby, your bank statement, and your phone bill. It’s also what you use to send mail out—like the RSVP to that wedding...

The Complete Guide to Centralized Mail Delivery

Oct 31, 2022

When you think of a mailbox, a standard curbside residential mailbox probably comes to mind. But centralized mail delivery is becoming more and more common in residential communities, and for good reason. The U.S. Postal Service now specifies centralized mail delivery for almost all...

What Are the Differences Between 4C and 4B+ Mailboxes?

Dec 20, 2022

When you are looking to install a horizontal mailbox in your facility, there is a lot to think about. One of the biggest questions you will have to tackle is: What are the differences between 4C horizontal mailboxes and 4B+ horizontal mailboxes? It’s easy to get lost in Google searches without...

A Complete Guide to Installing a Cluster Mailbox

Feb 24, 2023

It’s come time to purchase a new cluster mailbox for your property, but you may be feeling a bit intimidated by the installation process. This is perfectly understandable—installing a cluster mailbox can seem daunting to someone who has never done it before.

What is a Centralized Cluster Mailbox?

Apr 14, 2023

If you are in the market for new mailboxes for your community or business, you have likely heard of centralized cluster mailboxes. Centralized mail is the form of delivery preferred by the United States Postal Service, after all. Cluster box unit specifications are determined by...

How To Best Handle the Rise of Package Deliveries with Your Centralized Mail System

May 31, 2023

Ever since the start of the world wide pandemic, e-commerce sales have been increasing at a rapid rate. Global e-commerce sales are expected to hit $5.9 trillion in 2023 with 20.2 percent of total retail sales coming from online purchases. All this online shopping has led to a huge rise in...

How to Open a Cluster Mailbox Unit Without a Key

Nov 17, 2023

You have made the decision to purchase cluster mailboxes for your community and are excited to open it up so you can locate your individual compartment keys. That way, you can get started with distributing these new keys to your community’s residents. Unfortunately, the Arrow Lock your postal carrier will use to open the unit's entire front panel isn’t installed yet. Well, don’t worry! You will be pleased to know that there is a quick and easy way to open a cluster mailbox without a key so that you can retrieve your residents’ individual keys. Here are the simple steps you need to follow...

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Here's How to Make Sure Your Community Mailbox is Secure and Compliant with the USPS

Sep 28, 2023

Community mailboxes are a great option with many advantages over curbside mailboxes. They cut down on costs for the USPS, result in greener neighborhoods, and tend to be more secure and durable than curbside mailboxes. Apartment buildings and complexes also generally use community mailboxes...

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How to Choose the Best Wall Mounted Commercial Mailbox for Your Facility

Aug 10, 2023

It can be very difficult to decide what type of mailbox will best suit your facility, especially when space is limited. Luckily, with wall mounted mailboxes, you will just need a wall in or on which to install the mailbox. You may even already have a rough opening from a previous mailbox system...

Why Do New Homes Have Cluster Mailboxes?

Dec 13, 2023

One thing you might notice upon moving to a new neighborhood is that your community utilizes cluster mailboxes instead of having an individual mailbox outside each home. In recent years, these centralized mail delivery systems have become more and more common in newly built residential developments. Let’s discuss why this shift has occurred and the benefits that can be gained from cluster mailboxes by both member of the community and their mail carriers.

The Most Secure Commercial Mailboxes for Your Facility

Jan 25, 2024

Whether you own or manage an office, residential building, or commercial development, one important aspect to consider is the mailboxes. People receive important documents in the mail like bills and letters containing personal information. Not to mention correspondence like wedding invitations, holiday cards, and other pieces of mail that hold great sentimental value.

The Benefits to Buying Apartment Mailboxes from Salsbury Industries

Feb 22, 2024

Whether you’re seeking mailboxes for your new apartment building or simply replacing the old ones, it can be difficult to know where to buy them. After all, you want to offer your tenants the most efficient, convenient, and secure mailboxes possible. That way, you will keep both your tenants and the mail carriers happy. Fortunately, Salsbury Industries carries a complete line of apartment mailboxes for USPS delivery. You can choose from Cluster Box Units (CBUs), 4C horizontal mailboxes, 4B+ vertical mailboxes, and 4B+ horizontal mailboxes.

How Do I Get a Cluster Mailbox?

Mar 28, 2024

If you are a property owner, manager, or developer and are looking for mailboxes for your community, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard that cluster mailboxes would be a great option. Their attractive appearance increases curb appeal, they provide a high level of security, and they are more convenient and fuel-efficient for mail carriers. But you may not be familiar with what exactly a cluster mailbox is. A cluster mailbox, or cluster box unit (CBU), is a free-standing, pedestal-mounted mailbox with multiple lockable compartments and parcel lockers centralized for communal use.

Ordering Mailboxes is Simple with Salsbury Industries

Jun 18, 2024

There are a lot of enjoyable aspects to ordering mailboxes for your community. You have many different styles to choose from and it can be fun to imagine how the right mailboxes will add to the aesthetic of your neighborhood. But the process of ordering mailboxes can also be exhausting. It’s incredibly important that your mailboxes are delivered on time and on budget. You need to find attractive mailboxes that will please your tenants and sturdy ones that will require minimal maintenance. Helpful customer support and a user-friendly website are other essentials. There are so many factors...

How to Plan Your Mail Service for New Housing Developments

Aug 15, 2024

There are many factors to consider when establishing a new housing development, and it’s easy for certain details to slip through the cracks. Mail service may not seem like a high priority at first, but you’ll soon realize how pivotal dependable mail delivery is to the success of your community. Residents rely on receiving bills, jury summons, and other important correspondence on time and in good condition. The same goes for packages containing items they spent their hard-earned money to purchase. Here's a breakdown of how to plan your mail service for new housing developments.

Securing Your Mail: Explore the Features of Salsbury Cluster Box Units

Oct 23, 2024

Cluster box units or CBUs provide a secure mail delivery and collection solution for both residential and commercial developments. As mail and parcels can contain sensitive information, expensive materials, or even life-saving medication, it’s crucial to consider security and durability when choosing the right CBU for your development. In this guide, we’ll review the security advantages of cluster box units.

Best Mailboxes for Your Business

Jan 16, 2025

From receiving critical documents and legal notices to handling checks and customer correspondence, businesses still need a secure and reliable mailbox. Even in an ever-increasingly digital world, a dependable mailbox not only streamlines your mail handling process but also safeguards sensitive information, thereby mitigating the risks associated with mail theft and loss. However, as there are many commercial mailboxes on the market, each with features that are designed to suit specific use cases, it can be challenging to choose the best mailbox for your business. This guide covers the best...

Top Questions to Ask When Buying New Mailboxes

Feb 19, 2025

Buying new mailboxes for your community can be an overwhelming ordeal. Whether you’re buying mailboxes for a new development or replacing old, damaged ones, there are many factors to consider. There’s so much to think about that it can be tough to figure out where to start. This article will help to guide you through the process of buying new mailboxes. We will cover questions about subjects like postal regulations and standards, security features, and more. These considerations will help to ensure that you end up purchasing the right mailboxes for your neighborhood. Read on to learn...

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What is a Parcel Locker?

Jul 21, 2022

When you own a multifamily building or residential development, package delivery can be a big concern. Tenants might worry that their packages will be stolen, or that they’ll have to trek across town to the post office to retrieve them if they’re not home when packages arrive. Fortunately, parcel lolockers will solve many of these issues. A parcel locker is a lockable unit where mail carriers can leave larger items that won’t fit in a standard mailbox.

What to Do if Your Mailbox is Broken

Sep 17, 2024

There are several ways you might end up with a broken mailbox. Perhaps you were the victim of vandalism or theft. Or maybe a driver lost control on an icy road and crashed into it. Often mailbox damage comes from a less dramatic source—bad weather or simply wear and tear over time. No matter how it happened, an unserviceable mailbox is not a matter to be taken lightly. You must act quickly to ensure that your mail delivery will continue as normal. Otherwise, you could miss out on important bills and other correspondence.

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Lost Your USPS Cluster Mailbox Key? Here's What to Do

May 06, 2024

Whether it's a commercial, cluster, or residential mailbox, having a mailbox with lockable individual compartments is a great way to protect mail from tampering and theft. But if you lose your mailbox key, you are left unable to access your mail. Here is a breakdown of the steps to take when you misplace your USPS cluster mailbox key that opens your individual door in a Cluster Box Unit. Why Your USPS Cluster Mailbox Key is Important It can be extremely frustrating to lose your mailbox key. You need that key in order to retrieve your mail and protect your personal information. Without it

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