An Post has launched a new parcel drop-off service across Waterford, with 83 postboxes in the county taking part.

The new Postbox Drop-off service allows customers to send small postage-paid parcels through participating postboxes rather than visiting a post office.

Customers can check in their parcel through the An Post app, select a participating postbox, scan the barcode on the prepaid label and then track the item through the app.

The service is aimed at smaller packages such as shopping returns, gifts and items sold through online marketplaces.

An Post says the new system will allow customers to post small parcels 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Nationally, around 2,600 of An Post’s 5,300 postboxes are participating in the service.

Packages must fit within the maximum dimensions of 240mm by 45mm, while parcels which do not fit should be brought to a Post Office or PostPoint agent.

Customers are also being advised not to leave parcels on or beside postboxes.

An Post is also planning a major refurbishment programme for postboxes across the country beginning in 2027.