Mailbox Damage

The Town of Essex will provide mailboxes and/or posts that are actually struck by a plow blade. Usually a paint mark or truck tire tracks supply evidence of a mailbox strike.

The Town does not provide a replacement mailbox and/or post that fall from the force of plowed snow. Mailboxes and supporting posts must be installed to withstand the rigours of snow removal, including the force of snow pushed from the street onto the roadside and should be located in such a way as to minimize damage. Avoid installing mailboxes where they can be damaged by plowing operations.

Canada Post can provide guidelines concerning the proper distances mailboxes should be placed from the road surfaces. Supplied mailboxes will be a standard mailbox and post.