How to end junk mail

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some effective ways to reduce or eliminate unwanted mail:

  1. Register with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA): The DMA is a trade association that represents the direct marketing industry. You can register your name and address on their website to opt-out of receiving mail from their member companies.
  2. Use the USPS "Opt-Out" Form: The United States Postal Service (USPS) offers a form that allows you to opt-out of receiving junk mail. You can download the form from their website and mail it to the address provided.
  3. Contact individual companies: If you receive mail from a specific company, you can contact them directly to request that they remove your name from their mailing list. Look for a contact email or phone number on the mail piece.
  4. Use online opt-out tools: Many companies offer online opt-out tools. For example, you can visit the website of the National Do Not Mail List (NDNML) and enter your name and address to opt-out of receiving mail from their participating companies.
  5. Use a junk mail filter: Some email providers, such as Gmail, offer junk mail filters that can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  6. Use a postal service filter: Some postal services, such as the USPS, offer filters that can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  7. Use a junk mail blocking service: Services like 41pounds.org and Mr. Junk Mail offer junk mail blocking services that can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  8. Contact your local post office: Your local post office may have a "do not mail" list that you can add your name to.
  9. Use a mail-blocking device: Devices like the MailGuardian and the Junk Mail Blocker can help block junk mail from entering your home.
  10. Consider a mail-forwarding service: Services like EarthClassMail and Mailbox Forwarding can help you forward your mail to a different address, reducing the amount of junk mail you receive.

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.