Why is there a green dot on my mailbox?

“Not all customers have their address on the mailbox adjoining, so this helps.” The color-coded dots correspond to the different subscriptions and publications that The Post-Crescent delivers, so that’s why you might see more than one dot on a mailbox.

Why is there an orange dot on my mailbox?

To help keep mail carriers safe from dogs, a new initiative was started by a carrier in Corfu, and has expanded to Buffalo and other parts of the U.S. If a house has a dog that could be problematic, it gets an orange sticker.

Why does my mailbox have a red dot?

As it turns out, the color-coded stickers correspond to the different subscriptions and publications. According to the Home Delivery Manager at the Post and Courier, the dots are reflective and help newspaper carriers identify who receives a paper overnight.

What do the colored dots mean in Outlook?

A green tick means that recipients are available to contact. A yellow clock signals that they are away, and their computer has been idle, while a red dot means that they are busy. A purple arrow means they are out of office and a purple dot means that they have set up an automatic reply feature in Outlook.

What do the different color dots mean on Outlook?

What do the colored circles mean on Outlook?

Can I paint my mailbox any color I want?

The USPS allows for the use of curbside mailboxes in any color. You can choose a traditional color like black, white or brown, or you can choose a more modern color like green, red or blue. There are currently no restrictions regarding the color of curbside mailboxes in the United States.

Is it a federal offense to touch someone’s mailbox?

It’s illegal to tamper with mailboxes. You can’t place non-postage stamped mailers inside mailboxes or hang them on the outside of a mailbox. Doing so can result in a hefty fine for each infraction. It can even lead to a federal investigation because mailbox tampering is considered a federal crime.

Can you put a note in someone’s mailbox?

Because it is against Federal law to put anything in a mailbox, “on which no postage has been paid,” and if caught doing so a person could be fined up to $5,000 and an organization $10,000. Called the Mailbox Restriction Law, most countries do not have such legislation.