How to ban junk mail items

The pesky junk mail! Here are some ways to reduce or ban junk mail items:

  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 won't eliminate all junk mail, but it can reduce the amount you receive.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies allow you to opt-out of receiving mailings online. Look for "opt-out" or "unsubscribe" links on the company's website or in their emails.
  3. Contact the sender: If you receive junk mail from a specific company, contact them directly to request they remove your name from their mailing list. You can usually find their contact information on the mail piece.
  4. Use the USPS "Do Not Forward" service: If you're moving or don't want to receive mail at your current address, you can use the USPS "Do Not Forward" service to prevent mail from being forwarded to your new address.
  5. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or Catalog Choice (US) allow you to opt-out of receiving mail from specific companies or categories of mail.
  6. Use a postal box or PO box: Consider using a postal box or PO box instead of your home address to receive mail. This can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  7. Complain to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC): If you're receiving junk mail from a company that's violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) or the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing (CAN-SPAM) Act, you can file a complaint with the FTC.
  8. 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.
  9. Contact your local post office: Your local post office may have a "Do Not Mail" list or other services to help reduce junk mail.
  10. Support anti-junk mail initiatives: Encourage your government to pass laws regulating junk mail, and support organizations that work to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

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