How you can help reduce your junk mail

With UK consumers generating over £20 billion worth of postal sales per year, it's fair to say the majority welcome the information and special offers they receive by post. However, it's also understandable why some people might take a different view. Shropshire County Council in partnership with the Mailing Preference Service (MPS) is here to make your choice known - so you get the mail you want and need.

Unwanted, unread direct mail has no place in anyone's home. If if you're not interested in receiving it, MPS will update their records for direct mail companies to see and adjust their lists as you request.

Many of the people who register their preferences with MPS have suffered a bereavement, and they simply want to stop future commercial mailings from being sent to the deceased.

As responsible professionals, direct mail companies don't want to upset anyone or waste time sending marketing messages that are not welcome. They respect your choice too. Equally true, they want to be careful not to waste valuable paper and postage. So registering your choice helps them market considerately, ethically and economically.

A few facts to consider before you decide....

• Since 1990, Direct Mail's popularity has doubled, with more companies and charities staying in touch by post.
• For companies, it's a good way to tell customers and prospects about new products, services and special offers that can save them money.
• For charities, it's an economical way to raise awareness and much needed support.
• And for consumers, Direct Mail is a convenient way to shop from home...to take their time and make good decisions without pressure, and to get the products they want and need - often at less than they'd pay in shops.

Registering with MPS

MPS can remove your name from up to 95% of direct mailing lists, it may take a few months, but you should see a noticeable difference in the post you receive. Registration is free.

Click on: http://www.tpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/mps_choosetype.html or

Contact us at Trading Standards to receive an information booklet and registration form

Find out more information on the MPS website

Find out how to stop unwanted telephone calls

Find out how to stop unwanted faxes

Page last reviewed February 2005

Shropshire County Council Trading Standards Service
Shirehall, Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY2 6ND