Mail Processing, Retail and Delivery Operations use mail transportation equipment (MTE), to sort and deliver mail nationwide on a daily basis.
Our equipment is costly to replace and we spend millions each year. Not all of the replacements are due to normal wear and tear. Tubs and trays regularly find their way into garages, trunks and garages.
In 2009, U.S Postal Inspectors recovered $2.1 million worth of MTE that had either been stolen or was being misused.
If you see large amounts of equipment, you can call the special phone number 866-330-3404 or email hqmte@usps.gov
With the holidays approaching, we need every piece of equipment in our system.
Do you see a misuse of MTE? What do you do if you see it? Comment here.
5 comments:
Several years ago, while picking up an expedited parcel I saw quite a few in the warehouse of another delivery company. I passed the information on to my boss as we did not have the 1-800 number yet.
Last week on TV I saw some in a County Auditors office being used to store ballots. Shouldn't those already have been returned?
I was watching TV last week and saw some in the back ground too! :(
There is alot of misuse. I've seen people using them as laundry baskets at the laundromat. We should create a specially-designed tub to sell. They are stronger than most of the storage tubs on the market.
and what about the waste inside the Post Office?
I saw a lawyer walk into court with one of our tubs last week.
Post a Comment