You can reduce the amount of junk mail you get by following our tips.
Register with the Mailing Preference Service
Ask to have your name removed from most mailing lists in the country by registering with the Mailing Preference Service.
This service is free and will help reduce addressed junk mail (but not mail from organisations you deal with directly, such as your bank).
You need to allow 4 months for it to become fully effective. You'll also need to re-register after 5 years.
You can register online or tel: 0845 703 4599.
You can also register with the Telephone Preference Serviceto reduce unwanted telephone calls.
Register with Royal Mail
To stop unaddressed junk mail being delivered by Royal Mail, send or email your name and address to:
Freepost RSTR-YCYS-TGLJ
Royal Mail Door to Door Opt Outs
Kingsmead House
Oxpens Road
OXFORD
OX1 1AA
or email: optout@royalmail.com
Tel. 01865 796964
Royal Mail will send you an opt-out form to your address, which you must sign and return. This is for security reasons - to verify that those resident at the address have requested the 'opt out'.
The service is free and takes around 6 weeks to become fully effective. You will still receive mail addressed 'To the occupier' or similar. The opt-out will last for a period of 2 years.
Please be aware that mail such as community newsletters from your local authority that are delivered by Royal Mail will also be stopped if you register.
If you do receive unwanted mail don't forget to recycle it.