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Do you like Junk Mail?

By Richard R. Bell

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Bell - Windermere Peninsula Properties

February 07, 2009 08:22 AM

This post was inspired by Konnie McKee. Thanks for the idea. I hope this will be the helpful guide you were looking for.

Do you think that there is a junk mail a problem in the United States?

Here is the math...

Mailed: 5.56 million tons
Recycled: 1.23 million tons (22%)
Garbage: 4.33 million tons

Nearly 32 pounds of paper and plastic go into the garbage for every woman, man and child in America. That's a pretty sizable "junk mail" problem!

If you are tired of getting junk mail, there is something that you can do about it. The following is an option. I also have a link to a site with more helpful suggestions.

Register your address with the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). The DMA has a Mail Preference Service. You can get off many of the mailing lists and substantially reduce your junk mail.

This is link to a site to help you do it yourself.

Others have found unique ways to scare junk mail away!

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Dinah Lee Griffey

Windermere Peninsula Properties - Allyn, WA

Managing Broker Windermere Peninsula Properties

Thanks for the link. Although I like the mail box idea. Where would you ever find one like that?-Dinah Lee

Feb 07, 2009 08:33 AM

Charles Buell

Charles Buell Inspections Inc. - Seattle, WA

Seattle Home Inspector

Richard, back in the early 80's in upstate NY there was a guy that used to get on every mailing list he could. He had a paper rolling machine that created paper logs for his wood stove and he heated his house for free---all courtesy of the US Mail:)

Feb 07, 2009 08:37 AM

Russ Ravary ~ Metro Detroit Realtor call (248) 310-6239

Real Estate One - Commerce, MI

Michigan homes for sale ~ yesmyrealtor@gmail.com

I think junk mail will be a lot less this year with companies cutting costs.

Feb 07, 2009 08:39 AM

John Walters

Frank Rubi Real Estate - Slidell, LA

Licensed in Louisiana

I hate junk mail but I think the post office loves it. I believe it keeps them in business.

Feb 07, 2009 08:54 AM

TIM MONCRIEF

Tim Monciref - Austin, TX

Over 2,000 homes sold…..

Love the idea, but could not find any area to submit an address on the link. If it is there it is not easy to find as I went several pages in before throwing in the towel.........

Feb 07, 2009 08:56 AM

Richard R. Bell

Richard Bell - Windermere Peninsula Properties - Belfair, WA

Broker-Manager, Allyn - Belfair Washington State Realtor

Tim- The link has been changed to a site that will get you there quicker.

Feb 07, 2009 09:32 AM

Julie Chapman

Julie Chapman Broker - Ormond Beach, FL

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida

This is a site that collects your information before asking you to pay for a service.....the Do Not Call Registry is free as should be the other sites........

Feb 07, 2009 10:17 AM

There has been a problem getting everyone to a good site. The link goes to a site that will guide you to ways to stop receiving junk mail. Thanks for your patience.

Feb 07, 2009 12:37 PM

Robert Machado

HomePointe Property Management, CRMC - Sacramento, CA

CPM MPM - Property Manager and Property Management

I hate all the mail I get and most of it is junk. Thanks for the idea.

Feb 10, 2009 03:46 PM

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