return addresses on direct mail pieces

[Tanya Hecox]

I'm working from home and apprehensive about putting my home address as the return address on the envelops of my direct mail.  I'd like to see others are doing.  Thoughts?

[Shane Foster]

You can actually use the street address for the post office. Instead of PO 123, Pittsburgh, PA 12345 it will read 123 main st #123, Pittsburgh PA 12345. Ask the clerk, you will need to fill out a form. Most clerks do not even know about this rule.  https://ribbs.usps.gov/mtcsa/documents/tech_guides/PBSAGuide.pdf

But never use your home address for direct mail. A lot creeps out there.