How do apartment lockers work?

Apartment lockers, also known as parcel lockers, provide a secure and convenient way for residents to receive packages. Here's a breakdown of how they typically function, based on available information:

Apartment lockers operate through a system of secure compartments and electronic access:

Parcel Delivery and Notification

1. Package Delivery: A delivery person (e.g., from UPS, FedEx, USPS, or other courier) delivers a package to the apartment building's parcel locker system.
2. Locker Placement: The delivery person places the package into an available locker compartment.
3. Notification: The system automatically sends a notification to the recipient, usually via email, SMS, or a mobile app. This notification contains either a unique access code or a QR code.

Package Retrieval

1. Accessing the Locker: The recipient goes to the parcel locker.
2. Entering the Code/Scanning QR Code: According to the reference, the recipient enters the provided code or scans the QR code using a special reader on the Parcel Locker.
3. Compartment Unlocking: After confirming the code or QR code, the corresponding compartment in the Parcel Locker is unlocked.
4. Retrieving the Package: The recipient collects their mail.
5. Closing the Compartment: The recipient removes the package from the unlocked compartment and closes the compartment. This confirms the retrieval.

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