TN mail dumped in streets of Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (KMID/KPEJ) – Thousands of pieces of mail were dumped along Crump Boulevard, causing an obstacle for drivers on Wednesday.

The United States Postal Service said it was caused by a contractor that “inadvertently dropped some of its load”.

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But some say this isn’t the first time they’ve seen mail scattered along the same South Memphis road near Mississippi Boulevard. The postal service said the mail was what they call “UBBM,” which means undeliverable marketing mail or bulk business mail.

Much of the mail on the street and a nearby vacant lot was reportedly sales ads, but there were also other types of mail, including some addressed to people.

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