Block junk mail

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some effective ways to block junk 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 junk mail you receive.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies allow you to opt-out of receiving mailings online. Look for a "unsubscribe" or "opt-out" link on the company's website or in their email newsletters.
  3. Contact the sender: If you receive junk mail from a specific company, contact them directly and ask to be removed from their mailing list. You can usually find their contact information on the mailpiece.
  4. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or Catalog Choice (US) allow you to register your address and block unwanted mailings from specific 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, the USPS's "Opt-Out" program allows you to request that your name be removed from mailing lists.
  6. Use a junk mail filter: Companies like EarthClassMail (US) and MailGuard (UK) offer junk mail filtering services that can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  7. Use a paperless billing service: Consider switching to paperless billing for your bills and statements. This can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  8. Use a mail-blocking app: Apps like MailBlock (US) and Junk Mail Blocker (UK) allow you to block unwanted mailings from specific companies and categories.
  9. Contact your local post office: Your local post office may have a "junk mail" or "undeliverable" box where you can deposit unwanted mail. This can help reduce the amount of junk mail in your community.
  10. Recycle responsibly: Finally, make sure to recycle your junk mail responsibly. Many communities have special recycling programs for paper and cardboard products.

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