FedEx Drop Box

The FedEx Drop Box located at 1212 Pleasant Street in Des Moines, Iowa, United States offers convenient 24/7 drop-off for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx SmartPost prelabeled shipments. You can choose from 1-, 2-, or 3-day shipping for FedEx Express, or select FedEx Ground for shipments to arrive in 1-5 business days.

These drop boxes accept a variety of packages, from FedEx Express envelopes and boxes to packages with a FedEx label that you pack yourself. Boxes up to 20" x 12" x 6" are accepted at this location. Drop-off times vary depending on the location, with many drop boxes now offering extended hours and Saturday pickup options.

To use the drop box, you can create a shipping label online or fill out an airbill using your FedEx account number. Print the label and affix it to your package before dropping it off at the FedEx Drop Box. Please note that no cash, check, or credit card payments are accepted at the drop box location.

If you have packages that are too large for the drop box, you can bring them to the counter at a nearby FedEx location. FedEx also offers packing and shipping services at nationwide FedEx Office locations, as well as FedEx Ship Centers with late hours and cutoff times. Additionally, some FedEx Ship Centers have the capability to ship hazardous goods.

Whether you use FedEx packaging or your own, make sure not to leave packages outside the drop box. Instead, bring them inside to ensure they are properly handled. With thousands of FedEx Office, FedEx Ship Center, FedEx Authorized ShipCenter, Walgreens, Dollar General, and grocery locations across the country, you have plenty of options for dropping off your shipments.