Stop unwanted post coming through your letterbox with Royal Mail's sticker

Stop unwanted post coming through your letterbox with Royal Mail's sticker The delivery service has explained that customers can opt out using a sticker Royal Mail has a helpful tip for homeowners who want to stop unwanted post coming through their letterbox. The postal service shares advice for customers on its website, answering frequently asked questions. One question asked if people can opt out of having their mail left with a neighbour and being asked to take mail for their neighbour when they're not in. In response, Royal Mail explained that there's a simple fix. While many people are happy to take in mail for their neighbours and return the favour when asked, others might see it as a nuisance. There's a solution for anyone who wants to opt out. Homeowners simply need to request a sticker to display on their letterbox. Royal Mail explained: "If you'd prefer not to have any of your items delivered to a neighbour, you can opt out by displaying a sticker at your address." The postal service explained: "After we’ve received your details, we’ll send you a sticker for you to display on or near your letterbox. You should receive the sticker within four working days of completing the form. "Once the opt-out sticker is on display, we won’t deliver your mail to a neighbour or ask you to accept your neighbour's mail. You can order additional or replacement stickers via the online form. "If you want your items left with your neighbour when you're not home, but don't want to receive their undelivered mail, just tell the post person when they arrive." According to the Royal Mail website, customers can also opt out of advertising mail. However, there are some rules that homeowners should be aware of. Royal Mail's website explains: "We are legally obliged to deliver all addressed mail, which includes mail that is addressed "To the Occupier" (or with any other generic recipient information), as well as mail that is personally addressed to you by name. "Opting out of Royal Mail Door to Door stops all unaddressed mail from being delivered. However, in rare cases, we work with the government to deliver important messages to every UK address when it's in the national interest." The website said: "We deliver a minority of the total volume of unaddressed mail items in the United Kingdom. Our opt-out does not cover any other distributors, who will continue to deliver unaddressed mail items to your property. Opting out of Royal Mail Door to Door deliveries may not significantly reduce the amount of mail you receive."