Junk mail

Why stop junk mail?

More than 17.5 billion pieces of junk mail are sent to UK homes each year with each household receiving 650 pieces a year. It’s easy to stop junk mail and it can make a big difference to the amount of waste we produce.

What can you do?

Stick it to them!

A good way to reduce junk mail is by using a ‘no junk mail’ sticker that can be placed on your door or letterbox. You can pick up your ‘no junk mail’ sticker at Sefton’s one stop shop’s and libraries or by emailing junkmail@merseysidewda.gov.uk or by calling Tel: 0151 255 2562.

Be tick box alert!

Take a few moments to check any small print when you buy products or services that require you to give your name and address – the tick boxes in the print will give you the opportunity to opt out or in to the company sending you further information or using your details.

Recycle your junk mail

Recycle any junk mail you still receive after removing any personal details through your kerbside collection, paper banks or at your local Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs).

You can reduce the amount of mail you receive by registering with the following agencies: