How to stop mail from coming to your house

The eternal quest for a mail-free life! While it's not possible to completely eliminate mail from coming to your house, you can take steps to reduce the amount of mail you receive and make it more manageable. Here are some ways to minimize mail delivery to your doorstep:

  1. Opt out of junk mail: Register with the Direct Marketing Association's Mail Preference Service (MPSS) to reduce unwanted mail. You can also opt out of specific types of mail, like credit card offers or catalogs.
  2. Update your address: If you're moving or have changed your address, update your records with the US Postal Service (USPS) to ensure you don't receive mail intended for your old address.
  3. Use online services: Switch to digital statements and bills from your banks, credit card companies, and other service providers. This will reduce the amount of paper mail you receive.
  4. Cancel subscriptions: Review your subscriptions (newspapers, magazines, etc.) and cancel any that you no longer read or use.
  5. Use a PO box: Consider renting a PO box to receive mail and packages, rather than having them delivered to your home.
  6. Use a mail forwarding service: If you're away from home for an extended period, consider using a mail forwarding service to forward your mail to a different address.
  7. Use a mail filter: Some mail filters, like the USPS's Informed Delivery, allow you to preview and filter out unwanted mail before it arrives at your doorstep.
  8. Contact your local post office: Reach out to your local post office to report any issues with mail delivery or to request changes to your mail delivery schedule.
  9. Use a mail holder or box: Consider using a mail holder or box to keep your mail organized and out of sight, reducing the likelihood of clutter and unwanted mail.
  10. Consider a mail-blocking service: Some services, like MailBlocker, use AI to filter out unwanted mail and reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.

Remember, while these steps can help reduce the amount of mail you receive, it's unlikely you'll completely eliminate all mail from coming to your house. However, by implementing these strategies, you can make your mail delivery more manageable and reduce the clutter in your home.