How to stop getting so much junk mail

The never-ending battle against junk mail! Here are some effective ways to reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive:

  1. Register with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA): The DMA is a trade association that represents the direct marketing industry. You can register with them to opt-out of receiving mail from their member companies. Visit their website at www.dmachoice.org.
  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 at www.usps.com/optimail.
  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 www.41p.com to opt-out of receiving mail from companies that use the 41 Pagemark database.
  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 www.junkmailblocker.com and www.stopjunkmail.com can help block junk mail from reaching your mailbox.
  8. Update your online profiles: Make sure your online profiles, such as those on social media and shopping websites, are up-to-date and accurate. This can help reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.
  9. Use a mail-blocking device: Devices like the Junk Mail Blocker can help block junk mail from entering your mailbox.
  10. Consider a mail-forwarding service: Services like www.forwardmail.com can help forward your mail to a different address, reducing the amount of junk mail you receive.

Remember, it may take some time to see a reduction in junk mail, as companies may not immediately update their mailing lists. However, by following these steps, you can significantly reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.