The Complete FedEx Drop Box Locations Guide (Quick Guide) (2024)

FAQs

What locations can you drop off FedEx packages? ›

Where can I drop off a FedEx package? You can choose from thousands of FedEx Office, FedEx Ship Center^®, FedEx Authorized ShipCenter^®, FedEx^® Drop Box,* Walgreens, Dollar General and grocery locations nationwide. Some are even open 24 hours.

After you drop off your FedEx package at the USPS, it will typically be held at the USPS location until it can be picked up by a FedEx driver. Once the package is handed over to FedEx, you will typically be able to track its progress using FedEx's tracking system.

"> How do I create a prepaid label? Open FedEx Ship Manager and go to Returns to create the prepaid label. Then, select whether you'd like to email the label to the recipient or send it via courier.

Return Charges will be assessed to the Sender together with the original Charges, unless the Shipment was undeliverable due to the fault of FedEx. Also included will be any other Charges incurred by FedEx including but not limited to duties, taxes and storage fees, if applicable.

Packages should not be left outside the drop box. Bring packages too large for the drop box to the counter at a FedEx location near you. Choose from thousands of FedEx Office, FedEx Ship Center, FedEx Authorized ShipCenter, Walgreens, Dollar General, and grocery locations nationwide.

If you have a label provided by the retailer (via email, original shipment, or website), pack your return item and drop it off at a FedEx location, FedEx^® Drop Box, or participating retailer near you.

These two award-winning products now integrate with cloud-based document storage services Box, Dropbox and Google Drive, which includes Google Docs. These integrations enable on-demand printing of files stored in the cloud online or at more than 1,800 FedEx Office stores nationwide.

Customers can drop off their return package at their local post office or postal collection box, or even leave it in their mailbox or on their front porch.

This is because FedEx Ground deals mostly with non-time-sensitive deliveries and simple residential stops, whereas FedEx Express deals with time-sensitive deliveries like overnight packages and even some same-day deliveries.

What is the size limit for FedEx packages? ›

With FedEx Express® U.S. services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs (68kg), up to 119" (302cm) in length and 165" (419cm) in length and girth. With FedEx Express international services, you can ship packages up to 150 lbs (68kg), up to 108" (274cm) in length and 130" (330cm) in length and girth.

The sender typically pays for a prepaid shipping label. This payment is made at the time of label creation, either through an online platform or directly with the shipping carrier.

Can I handwrite a shipping label? You can handwrite the shipping address (as long as it's eligible), but you will still need a carrier barcode, which needs to be generated by the carrier. Depending on the volume of orders you're fulfilling, handwriting shipping addresses can become time-consuming.

If you use Easyship, UPS still has the cheaper example rates, especially if you're looking for Ground services. Takeaway: FedEx shipping provides cheaper rates if you are paying the retail price when sending a small package at shorter distances. If you use Easyship, UPS will have a better rate.

How do I schedule a FedEx pickup with a prepaid label? Call customer service at 1.800.GoFedEx or 1.800.463.3339. For a freight pickup, call 1.866.393.4585. Or consider dropping off your package at one of thousands of convenient locations.

"At local FedEx facility submitted at FedEx onsite" means that your package has been submitted at your local Fedex facility center. A package will be held at the location for up to 7 days.

If you have a FedEx account, you can schedule a pickup online. A FedEx driver will pick up your return package from your home or business for a small fee. Or if you prefer, you can drop off your package at your convenience at a drop off location near you.