Junk mail

• Select the option to not have your name shown on the public copy of the electoral role, which is sold to mailing firms;
  
  
• Check the small print on forms. Some forms ask you to tick the box to receive offers from the company’s affiliates and some ask you to tick to not receive details;
  
  
• When purchasing items or utilities over the phone ensure you opt out of receiving further information on services from that company or partner organisations when you are asked;
  
  
• Remember to recycle any unwanted mail you receive.

Useful links
www.mpsonline.org.uk
www.dma.org.uk

Key Facts

• For each tonne of junk mail produced 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and 390 gallons of oil are used
  
  
• By acting now and removing yourself from their database you can help reduce the amount of unwanted junk mail delivered through your door.