Every time you enter a contest, make a donation, buy something, order a product by mail, write a check, or send in a subscription or warranty card, chances are your name and address are being added to a mailing list.

Below are tips you can use to reduce junk mail. Be patient, it takes three to six months to notice a reduction in your junk mail.

Mail Order Catalogs
Most catalogs provide an 800 telephone number. Call this number and ask to be taken off their mailing list.

Flyers and Brochures
Call their customer service department and request that your name be removed from their mailing list.

Envelopes Stamped "address correction requested" or "return postage guaranteed"
Return to sender by writing, "refuse, return to sender" on the envelope.

National Mailing Lists
Call or write to the addresses below and ask them to place your name and address in a "suppress file." Include a list of your names and addresses as they appear on your junk mail.