Get off lists

Get Off Junk Mailing Lists (This part to come or if you want to do this step now, go to www.newdream.org )

Getting off junk mail lists can be as easy as sending in a letter, a post card, an email, or making a phone call to the source. To get your name off the top mailing lists in the nation please follow these four steps.

(note: this section is not fully operation at this time)
1. Please check one or more of the following three options.
__ Yes, I would like to remove my name from credit card solicitation mailing lists.
Choose your bank or credit provider from the following list. (American Express, Bank of America, Chase, Capital One, Citi Bank, Fleet Options, HSBC, MBNA Affiliates, MBNA 3rd Party, Wells Fargo, Other)
__ Yes, I would like my name removed from direct mailing lists through the Direct Marketing Associations Mail Preference Service.
__ Yes, I would like my name removed from advertiser and locator services mailing list.

2. Provide the name and residence you want removed from the junk mailing lists.
First Name ______ Middle Initial __ Last Name___________
Address________________
City____________ State__ Zip Code_________
Phone Number (___) ___ ____

3. Generate the letters. (This part to come or if you want to do this step now, go to www.newdream.org )

4. Complete the letters and envelopes and mail them to the recipients.

5. Come back to the Junk Mail Tree Project site.

Staying off mailing lists is a bit trickier. Rest assured every time you give your name and address out there’s a likely hood that the organization collecting your contact information will use it as a communication channel to keep in touch with you. That includes the warranty cards, free offers, prize drawings and often times donations. So, as the temptation arises to sign up for “free” stuff, keep in mind it might not be that free after all. Your name is worth 3 to 20 cents every time it’s sold. Whenever you do need to provide your name and address be sure to include in legible writing, “Do not rent, trade, sell or give away my name, address, or phone number.” Although there is no need to hide from the mailing world, having a better understanding for how your name gets on lists can become an asset as you take steps to eliminating the resource draining junk mail from your household.

Keep in mind, you should allow at least three months after sending your letters before you can expect to see the reduction from your first step towards a life free of junk mail.

Because junk mail is affected by choices we make in our everyday lives, the Alliance for Sustainability cannot guarantee that you will never receive another piece of junk mail. Please read through the tips for staying off junk mailing lists and always remember, you can call any mail solicitor directly and ask them to remove your name from their mailing lists.