Unwanted mail may
seem as inevitable as death and taxes, but with a little patience
and footwork, there are effective, FREE ways
to tackle the problem.
Remove Your Name
From National Lists
Direct Marketing Association (DMA)
Mailing Preference Service is a no-charge service that removes
names from many national mailing lists for
up to five years. This option may however, stop catalogs and promotions you
would still like to receive. It also may take a few months for there to be
a noticeable decrease in the advertising mail you receive.
Send your name, street address,
city, state, zip code, and approval signature to:
Direct
Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
PO Box 643
Carmel, NY 10512
Remove Your Name From Local and
Specific Lists
ADVO/Mailbox
Values and PaperMint
1-888-241-6760
America
On-Line Disks and Phone Calls
1-888-265-8002
Credit
Offers
1-888-567-8688
Publishers Clearinghouse
1-800-645-9242
Readers Digest
1-800-234-9000
Sexually Oriented Advertising
Fill out and submit form 2150 or 2201 at any U.S. Post Office.
Miscellaneous
Catalogues
Call the company's toll free number with the information found on the mailing
label.
Reduce Telemarketing Calls at Home
Send a letter
or postcard to remove your name and telephone number to:
Direct
Marketing Association
Mail Preference Service
PO Box 9008
Farmingdale, NY 11735-9014
When you reduce
unwanted mail, not only are you freed from many unsolicited
advertisements, but you also reduce waste, which is great for
our environment!
