Can we charge those who give us the waste material?

Question

I'm subscribed to the postal system not to received unaddressed leaflets, also I receive countless of local takeaway menus. Can I place a note beside my letterbox stating that I will make a waste paper disposal charge if it's anything other than addressed amil?

Answer 1

I just take the leaflets back to where they came from.

And make them eat them.

Answer 2

As the post office delivers as much of this cr-p as possible,you should meanwhile hire a skip which you will fill with said cr-p.Then tip out the skip at post office car park for recycling,as any good citizen should.

Answer 3

I've reduced much of my junkmail by using the link I put in the source. I've also heard of people putting notes on their mailboxes saying no junkmail. You can also talk to your mail carrier and see if they can stop the junkmail.

Answer 4

I actually taped up my letter flap, but that would have stopped legitimate mail.

I've seen some people's front doors with a sticker that says 'No unwanted circulars or free newspapers' but I don't know if anyone takes the slightest notice of them.

One way would be to get your local delivery office to give you a PO Box number, but you have to collect the mail yourself, but at least you wouldn't get the unwanted stuff, and then tape up your letterbox with Gaffa tape.

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Answer 5

This drives me mad junk mail should be stopped  

Answer 6

you should be able to take action but theres not much point because it'll cost you money aswell but i guess the only good that can come out of this is that they use less paper and saves trees if your an enviromentalist lyk me.