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)

  1. Visit the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) website: www.dmachoice.org
  2. Fill out the online form to request removal from their mailing list.
  3. You'll need to provide your name, address, and email address (if you have one).
  4. You'll receive a confirmation email once your request is processed.

Catalog Choice

  1. Visit the Catalog Choice website: www.catalogchoice.org
  2. Enter your name and address to search for catalogs you can opt out of.
  3. Select the catalogs you no longer want to receive and click "Opt Out."
  4. Catalog Choice will send a request to the catalog companies on your behalf.

Individual Catalog Companies

  1. Look for the catalog company's website and search for an "Opt Out" or "Unsubscribe" page.
  2. Fill out the form with your name and address to request removal from their mailing list.
  3. Some popular catalog companies with opt-out options include:

Other Options

  1. Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to file a complaint about unwanted mail: www.ftc.gov/complaint
  2. Register with the National Do Not Mail List (NDNML) to reduce unwanted mail: www.donotmail.org
  3. 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.