Bt junk mail

The bane of many a mailbox! Here are some tips to help you reduce the amount of junk mail you receive:

  1. Register with the Mail Preference Service (MPS): The MPS is a free service that helps reduce unwanted mail by removing your name and address from mailing lists. You can register online or by phone (0300 330 0001).
  2. Opt out of prescreened credit offers: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) allows you to opt out of receiving prescreened credit offers for five years. You can do this online or by calling 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688).
  3. Use the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Mail Preference Service: The DMA is a trade association that represents the direct marketing industry. They offer a mail preference service that allows you to opt out of receiving mail from their member companies. You can register online or by phone (1-888-5-OPT-OUT).
  4. Contact individual companies: If you receive mail from a specific company, you can contact them directly to ask to be removed from their mailing list. Look for a contact email or phone number on the mail piece.
  5. Use a paperless billing service: Many companies offer paperless billing options, which can help reduce the amount of mail you receive.
  6. Use a junk mail filter: Some email providers, like Gmail, offer junk mail filters that can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  7. Recycle: If you do receive junk mail, make sure to recycle it. Many communities have special recycling programs for paper and cardboard.
  8. Consider using a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.org and MailGuard offer to block junk mail from reaching your mailbox.
  9. Report junk mail to the Royal Mail: If you receive mail that is addressed to someone else or is clearly junk, you can report it to the Royal Mail.
  10. Consider using a virtual mailbox: Services like EarthClassMail and Virtual Mailbox offer to receive your mail and then scan and email it to you, reducing the amount of physical mail you receive.

Remember, it's always a good idea to review your mail regularly and take action if you receive unwanted mail.