How to opt out of junk mail catalogs
The never-ending battle against junk mail catalogs! Here are some steps to help you opt out of receiving unwanted catalogs:
National Mail Preference Service (NMPS)
- Visit the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) website: www.dmachoice.org
- Fill out the online form to request removal from their mailing list.
- You'll need to provide your name, address, and email address (if you have one).
- You'll receive a confirmation email once your request is processed.
Catalog Choice
- Visit the Catalog Choice website: www.catalogchoice.org
- Enter your name and address to search for catalogs you can opt out of.
- Select the catalogs you no longer want to receive and click "Opt Out."
- Catalog Choice will send a request to the catalog companies on your behalf.
Individual Catalog Companies
- Look for the catalog company's website and search for an "Opt Out" or "Unsubscribe" page.
- Fill out the form with your name and address to request removal from their mailing list.
- Some popular catalog companies with opt-out options include:
- L.L.Bean: www.llbean.com/optout
- Lands' End: www.landsend.com/optout
- J.Crew: www.jcrew.com/optout
Other Options
- Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to file a complaint about unwanted mail: www.ftc.gov/complaint
- Register with the National Do Not Mail List (NDNML) to reduce unwanted mail: www.donotmail.org
- Consider using a mail-blocking service like Mr. Mail Blocker or Catalog Choice's Mail Blocker to filter out unwanted mail.
Remember that it may take some time for the opt-out requests to take effect, as catalog companies may have a backlog of mailings already in process. Be patient, and you should start seeing a reduction in unwanted catalogs over time.