How to stop old mail from coming to your house

The pesky problem of unwanted mail! Here are some steps to help you stop old mail from coming to your house:

  1. Contact the USPS: Reach out to the United States Postal Service (USPS) to report the issue. You can call them at 1-800-275-8777 or visit their website at usps.com. Provide them with your name, address, and a brief description of the issue.
  2. Request a "No Mail Forward": Ask the USPS to stop forwarding mail to your address. They will need to verify your identity and confirm that you're the rightful owner of the property. You can do this online or by calling the USPS.
  3. File a "Change of Address": If you've moved away from the address, file a change of address form with the USPS. This will help prevent mail from being forwarded to your new address.
  4. Contact the sender: If you know who is sending the mail, try contacting them directly to ask them to stop sending mail to your old address.
  5. Check with your local post office: Visit your local post office and ask if they have any information about the mail being sent to your old address. They may be able to help you identify the sender or provide additional guidance.
  6. Consider a "Return to Sender" service: Some companies, like Return to Sender, offer a service that helps you stop unwanted mail from being delivered to your address.
  7. Check your credit reports: If you're receiving mail from creditors or debt collectors, check your credit reports to ensure that the information is accurate and up-to-date. This may help prevent unwanted mail from being sent to your address.
  8. Report junk mail: If you're receiving unsolicited mail, report it to the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Mail Preference Service. They can help you remove your name from mailing lists.
  9. Consider a mail-blocking service: Services like MailGuard or NoMoreJunkMail can help block unwanted mail from being delivered to your address.

Remember to be patient and persistent when trying to stop old mail from coming to your house. It may take some time and effort to resolve the issue, but with these steps, you should be able to reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.