Postal Service temporarily removes collection boxes

Postal customers in Boise, ID will see some changes as the city makes security preparations for potential upcoming civil events.

Ten USPS blue collection boxes will be temporarily removed as a security measure to protect the mail and the public.

The boxes to be temporarily removed are located:

250 S 5th St. 83702
999 W Main St. 83702
304 N. 5th St. 83702
801 W. Idaho St. 83702
702 W. Idaho St. 83702
317 N. 9th St. 83702
620 N. 6th St. 83702
888 W. Fort St. 83702
701 W. Fort St. 83702
950 W. Bannock St. 83702

These are temporary measures to protect postal property, employees and the public.

Customers may find nearest collection boxes in service or post office location on the USPS website at: https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Customers may go online to usps.com or call 1-800-ASK-USPS for information about specific Post Offices.