How to stop getting catalogues in the mail

The never-ending battle against unwanted mail! Here are some steps to help you reduce or stop receiving catalogs in the mail:

  1. Opt-out of catalog mailings:
    • Check the catalog's website or contact their customer service to ask to be removed from their mailing list.
    • Look for an "unsubscribe" link or a "remove from mailing list" option on the catalog's website.
  2. National Do Not Mail List (NDNML):
    • Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List website (ndnml.org). This is a free service that helps reduce unwanted mail.
  3. Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Mail Preference Service:
    • The DMA offers a Mail Preference Service that allows you to opt-out of receiving mail from participating companies. You can sign up online or by mail.
  4. Contact the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) Consumer Assistance:
    • The DMA offers a Consumer Assistance program that helps consumers manage their mail preferences. You can contact them by phone (212-768-7277) or email ([email protected]).
  5. Remove your name from cataloging databases:
    • Check websites like Catalog Choice (catalogchoice.org) or the National Consumer League's Mail Preference Service (nclnet.org) to see if your name is listed. If it is, you can opt-out of receiving catalogs.
  6. Use online tools:
    • Services like Catalog Choice, Unroll.me, or PaperKarma allow you to report unwanted mail and request to be removed from mailing lists.
  7. Contact your local post office:
    • If you're receiving catalogs from companies you don't recognize, you can contact your local post office and ask them to investigate. They may be able to help you identify the sender and request that they stop sending mail.
  8. Consider a mail-blocking service:
    • Services like MailBlocker or CatalogBlocker can help block unwanted mail from reaching your mailbox.

Remember that it may take some time for these steps to take effect, as companies may not immediately update their mailing lists. Be patient, and you should start seeing a reduction in unwanted catalogs over time.