USPS Scheduled Pickups

2 min read · Updated June 2026

Don’t want to haul packages to the post office? Schedule a free USPS pickup right from Thryft Ship and your mail carrier grabs them from your door — usually the next day.

TL;DR

USPS picks up your packages from home for free, usually next day.
Schedule it from the Purchased tab after you buy your labels.
Book before the 3:00 AM ET cut-off for next-day pickup.

What is a USPS scheduled pickup?

A scheduled pickup is an easy way to “drop off” your packages without leaving home. It tells the USPS carrier who delivers to your address that you have packages ready to go. They’ll grab them the next day while delivering your regular mail.

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Yes, it’s completely free Next-day pickups are 100% free with USPS. Schedule any time before the next-day cut-off of 3:00 AM ET — so if you’re up late, you can even book one for that same morning.

How to schedule a pickup on Thryft Ship

Buy your labels first
You can only schedule a pickup for labels you’ve already purchased. Get those done first.
Go to the Purchased tab
Open the Purchased tab in the top menu and find the order(s) you want picked up.
Click Schedule Pickup
Open the order and click Schedule Pickup. Confirm your details and you’re set — your carrier will collect the packages on their next visit.

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Pickup-day tip Leave your packages where your carrier normally drops your mail (mailbox area, porch, or a safe spot) so they’re easy to grab. Shipping several at once? A SCAN form lets the carrier accept the whole batch with one scan.

Common questions

Does a pickup cost anything?

No — standard next-day pickups are free with USPS.

When do I need to schedule by?

Before 3:00 AM ET for next-day pickup. After that, it rolls to the following day.

Do I have to be home?

No. Just leave your packages where your carrier can reach them, like where they normally deliver your mail.

Questions about a pickup? Reach out — we’re happy to help.