How to stop physical spam mail

The pesky problem of physical spam mail! Here are some ways to reduce or stop receiving unwanted physical mail:

  1. National Do Not Mail List: Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List, a free service provided by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). This will help reduce unsolicited mail from participating companies.
  2. Opt-out online: Many companies allow you to opt-out of receiving mail online. Look for a "Remove" or "Opt-out" link on the company's website or in their email newsletters.
  3. Contact the sender: If you receive mail from a specific company, contact them directly to request they remove your name from their mailing list. You can usually find their contact information on the mail piece or on their website.
  4. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like 41pounds.co.uk (UK) or MailBlocker (US) can help block unwanted mail by sending a "return to sender" notification to the mailer.
  5. Report junk mail: Many countries have organizations that collect and recycle junk mail. Report the mail to these organizations, and they may be able to help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  6. Use a PO box: Consider using a PO box instead of your home address to receive mail. This can help reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
  7. Use a mail filter: Some postal services, like the US Postal Service, offer mail filtering services that can help block unwanted mail.
  8. Contact your local post office: Reach out to your local post office and ask if they have any programs or services that can help reduce unwanted mail.
  9. Use a junk mail reduction service: Companies like Catalog Choice (US) or Junk Mail (UK) offer services that help reduce unwanted mail by contacting companies on your behalf.
  10. Consider a mail-blocking device: Devices like the MailGuard (US) or the Junk Mail Blocker (UK) can help block unwanted mail at your mailbox.

Remember, it may take some time and effort to completely eliminate unwanted physical mail, but by following these steps, you can reduce the amount of junk mail you receive.