Junk mail is unwanted mail such as advertising material and free newspapers posted through your letterbox. However, there are a few steps you can follow to help reduce the amount of junk mail coming through your door.
By signing up for the Mailing Preference Service your name will be removed from up to 95% of the mailing lists used by companies to send out marketing post.
Sign up for the Mailing Preference Service
Royal Mail deliver a lot of unaddressed junk mail, but you can choose to opt out.
Opt out of Royal Mail unaddressed mail
Putting a "No Junk Mail" sticker near your letterbox can cut down on fliers, leaflets and newspapers coming through your door. To order a free "No Junk Mail" sticker, email waste.management@essex.gov.uk.