Royal Mail postie shares 'two-second' method to stop 'junk mail'
A Royal Mail postie has shared an easy way to cut down on junk mail at home - and explained why one popular request people make to posties won’t actually stop leaflets turning up on their doormat. In a TikTok video, postie Jas answered viewers’ delivery questions and offered a few practical tips. One person asked whether Royal Mail can simply stop delivering “junk” post.
TL;DR
- A Royal Mail postie advises customers to opt out online to stop receiving unaddressed junk mail.
- Stickers on letterboxes saying 'no junk mail' are ineffective.
- Royal Mail is legally required to deliver unaddressed mail unless an official opt-out is registered.
- The online opt-out process takes minimal time and lasts for two years, applying to the entire address.
- Royal Mail delivers only a portion of unaddressed advertising mail; other companies also distribute leaflets.
- The opt-out does not apply to mail addressed to individuals or 'The Occupier'.
- Royal Mail may deliver important messages from the government in the national interest.
- Abuse, threats, or intimidation towards posties are unacceptable and taken seriously.