Block disposable mail

The pesky problem of disposable mail!

Disposable mail, also known as junk mail or spam mail, can be frustrating and wasteful. Here are some ways to block disposable mail:

  1. National Do Not Mail List: Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List, a free service provided by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). This will help reduce the amount of unsolicited mail you receive.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies allow you to opt-out of their mailing lists online. Look for a "Privacy" or "Opt-out" section on their website or contact their customer service department.
  3. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA): The DMA is a trade association that represents the direct marketing industry. You can contact them to request that your name be removed from their member companies' mailing lists.
  4. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or Catalog Choice (US) allow you to opt-out of mailings from specific companies or categories of companies.
  5. Use a postal service filter: Some postal services, like the US Postal Service, offer filters that can help reduce junk mail. For example, you can request that your mail be sorted separately from junk mail.
  6. Use a mail-blocking app: Apps like MailBlock (US) or Junk Mail Blocker (UK) can help you block unwanted mail by identifying and filtering out junk mail.
  7. Contact your local post office: Your local post office may have a system in place to help reduce junk mail. Ask them about their policies and procedures.
  8. Use a paperless billing service: Consider switching to paperless billing for your bills and statements. This can help reduce the amount of mail you receive.
  9. Use a mail-forwarding service: If you're moving or traveling, consider using a mail-forwarding service to reduce the amount of mail you receive at your new address.
  10. Complain to the sender: If you receive a piece of junk mail that's particularly annoying, consider complaining to the sender. This can help them understand that their mail is unwanted and may encourage them to remove your name from their mailing list.

Remember that it may take some time and effort to completely eliminate disposable mail, but by using these methods, you can reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.