Jan. 15, 2021

Postal Service temporarily removes collection boxes, closes some Post Offices early due to possible civil event

Temporary action the result of precautionary security measures

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

USPS blue collection boxes at 6 locations will be temporarily removed as a security measure to protect the mail and the public.

The locations are:

900 SE Quincy St  66612
120 SE 6th Ave  66603
915 SW Harrison St  66612
700 S Kansas Ave  66603
335 SW Harrison St  66603
424 SE Kansas Ave  66603

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.

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