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How to stop junk mail

Junk mail pushed through letterbox in door.

Monday 26 September 2016

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. 

Sign up for the Mailing Preference Service

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

Stop unaddressed mail from Royal Mail

Royal Mail deliver a lot of unaddressed junk mail, but you can choose to opt out.

Opt out of Royal Mail unaddressed mail

Get a free No Junk Mail sticker

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.