Junk Mail Reduction
Reducing the volume of things that come into our homes takes only a little effort. You can decrease the flow of junk mail piling up in your mailbox and on your kitchen table. Guaranteed results? Reduce your stress and help our environment. We have compiled this list of resources to assist you in your efforts. If you have other helpful suggestions we would love to hear from you.
Websites
NYC.gov has some helpful tips on junk mail reduction as well as excellent information about recycling and donating.
DMAchoice.org provides consumer advice on how to be removed from many types of telemarketing and mass-mailing lists but since they are the Direct Marketing Association, they also offer plenty of reasons not to opt out.
catalogchoice.org is aimed specifically at reducing catalog mail
The Consumerist published an article on this topic. It has some good information including how to remove yourself from the Val-Pak mailing list.
Phone contact
The credit bureaus (Experian, TransUnion, Equifax) offer a toll-free number that enables you to “opt-out” of having pre-approved credit offers sent to you for five years. Call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (567-8688) or visit www.optoutprescreen.com for more information.
Mailing address
If you prefer to fight mail with mail, you can send a check or money order for $1 to:
Mail Preference Service
Direct Marketing Association
P.O. Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
You must include the following wording with your check:
"Enclosed is my check or money order for $1. Please register my name and address with Mail Preference Service." Include your name, address, and signature.
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