A method includes: receiving an authentication message from a delivery driver device including information associated with a parcel identifier; comparing the information to one or more stored codes; sending, in response to determining a match, an unlock instruction signal to a lock mechanism; and wirelessly transmitting an acknowledgement message to the driver device. A parcel receptacle includes a compartment, a lid, a lock mechanism, a wireless communication module, and a controller. The controller is configured to: receive an authentication message from a delivery driver device including a parcel identifier; compare the parcel identifier to one or more stored codes; send an unlock instruction signal to the lock mechanism in response to determining the parcel identifier matches a stored code; and transmit an error message to the driver device.