To reduce ads and
mailers, create an account with the Direct Marketing Association You can
cancel mailings from a few thousand organizations, individually
or in bulk, as well as to stop many catalogs, promotional
flyers, donation requests, and even “Current Resident” junk
mail. For two dollars, you get a 10 year stoppage.
Catalog Choice
is a similar option, and free, but it covers only catalogs, and
you have to cancel mail from each brand individually. If your
mailbox is regularly stuffed with coupons, the ubiquitous coupon
slinger Valpak has its own opt-out form, and RetailMeNot,
which sends mailers from many big brands, lets you cancel online. (If you actually like
some coupons, remember this option stops all mailings.)