When you go to Frist Campus Center to collect a package from the smart locker system, you'll often see lockers simply left wide open. While this is bad manners in terms of consideration (there have been students who have unintentionally backed into one and bruised the back of their arm, for example), here is why it really SHOULD matter to anyone collecting from the lockers:

  
1.) When you do not close the locker, it means your package status is in limbo. You will continue to receive emails from Princeton's automated mailing system which can lead to confusion when trying to keep track of all the things you ordered while they're in transit; it may even cause you to make an extra trip back to Frist Campus Center when you didn't *need* to.

  
2.) It does not alert the Mail Team that there is now an empty locker available. While some people may shrug and think, "How is that *my* problem?", I'll tell you why it is- because, during move in, there are literally thousands and thousands of packages coming to Frist Campus Center from the distribution warehouse every day. There are *not* thousands and thousands of smart lockers. Therefore- *every locker counts*.

Not closing the locker may be keeping your dormmate or friend from getting their package sooner- or your *own* package sooner. It essentially contributes to a delayed process during a very hectic time on campus and is one part of overall components that lead to packages not reaching students sooner. 

  
3.) It's just good etiquette. You're part of a community. Closing lockers helps! :)

Frist Campus Center Mail Reminder: Always Close Lockers (And Why It Matters)