How to change junk mail to regular mail

The eternal struggle of dealing with junk mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or eliminate junk mail and receive regular mail instead:

Opt-out of junk mail lists

  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 unsolicited mail from participating companies.
  2. DMAchoice: The DMA also offers a paid service called DMAchoice, which allows you to opt-out of mailings from specific companies and industries.

Contact specific companies

  1. Catalogs: If you receive catalogs from companies you don't want to hear from, contact the company directly and ask to be removed from their mailing list. You can usually find a phone number or email address on the catalog.
  2. Credit card companies: If you receive pre-approved credit card offers, contact the company and ask to be removed from their mailing list.

Use online tools

  1. 41pounds.org: This website allows you to opt-out of junk mail from specific companies and industries. You can also report unwanted mail and request that it be removed from your mailbox.
  2. Junk Mail: This website provides a list of companies that participate in the National Do Not Mail List and allows you to opt-out of their mailings.

Contact your local post office

  1. Request a "No Junk Mail" sticker: Your local post office may offer a sticker you can place on your mailbox to indicate that you don't want to receive junk mail.

Other tips

  1. Be cautious of "free" offers: Be wary of offers that seem too good to be true, as they may be a way for companies to collect your personal information and add you to their mailing lists.
  2. Monitor your mail: Keep an eye on your mail and report any unwanted mail to the companies or organizations that sent it.
  3. Consider a mail-blocking service: Services like EarthClassMail or MailGuard can help filter out junk mail and reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.

Remember, it may take some time to see a significant reduction in junk mail, as companies may not immediately remove your name from their lists. However, by following these steps, you can reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive and increase the likelihood of receiving regular mail instead.