How long are parcels kept at sorting office?
18 calendar days
We hold items for 18 calendar days before returning them to their sender, so any Redelivery date must be within 18 calendar days of the first delivery attempt. 48 working hours notice is required for a Redelivery.
What time is the last collection Royal Mail?
This will typically be between 9am and 3pm in urban and suburban areas on Monday to Friday, and no earlier than 7am on a Saturday. There will always be a later collection post box (after 4pm) within a mile of a ‘Collection on Delivery’ box.
What time is the last Royal Mail collection on Saturday?
The table below shows the time period when final collections will be made at post boxes (excludes public holidays)….When does mail get collected from postboxes?
| Area | Monday – Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Area | 9am – 7.30pm | 7am – 1.30pm |
| Town & City Area | 9am – 6.30pm | 7am – 1.30pm |
| Rest of UK | 9am – 5.30pm | 7am – 1.30pm |
| Deep Rural | 9am – 4pm | 7am – 1.30pm |
How long does ordinary post take in South Africa?
Ordinary domestic mail takes 3 to 5 working days to reach the destination post office.
Can you pick up packages from sorting facility?
Packages that have been intercepted can either be picked up at your local post office, at a USPS distribution center, or at addresses that they have been rerouted to.
Can the Post Office hold my mail for a month?
USPS Hold Mail® service can hold your mail safely at your local Post Office™ facility until you return, for up to 30 days. To hold your mail longer or to reroute your mail, please sign up for a forwarding service. You can make your request up to 30 days in advance or as early as the next scheduled delivery day.
How big is the Royal Mail sorting office in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant is one of the world’s largest sorting offices, covering an area of 7.5 acres. It’s home to an expansive set of 23 miles of train tunnels which were built to deliver the post and did so up until May 2003.
When was the Mount Pleasant Mail Centre built?
The centre was officially opened on 30 August 1889 when the Post Office (Sites) Act (52 & 53 Vict. Ch. ccix) was passed by Parliament. It was built on the location of the former Coldbath Fields Prison that ceased to function in 1885. The original prison gate was incorporated into the Post Office building and not demolished until 1901.
Where is the post office in Mount Pleasant?
Please check the Post Office site for up-to-date opening hours. Mount Pleasant Post Office at Rosebery Avenue in London.
Which is the largest sorting office in London?
London’s largest sorting office, Mount Pleasant. Aerial view looking west. The Mount Pleasant Mail Centre (often shortened as Mount Pleasant, known internally as the Mount and officially known as the London Central Mail Centre) is a mail centre operated by Royal Mail in London, England.
