So what should you do to make that happen? First of all, don't throw the mail away, reminds PureWow. Instead, write “not at this address: return to sender” on the envelope and cross out the bar code on the bottom to make sure the message reaches human eyes. Then put it back in the mailbox.23 Nov 2019
How do you stop getting previous tenants mail USPS?
Only the former resident themselves or the authorities can do that. Doing this in any other situation may end up causing a lot of problems. Instead, the USPS (United States Postal Service) recommends that you simply write “no longer at this address” and return the envelope.10 Dec 2018
Is it illegal to send someone's mail back?
If you intentionally open or destroy someone else's mail, you are committing obstruction of correspondence, which is a felony. If you are found guilty of obstruction of correspondence, you could potentially face five years in prison and/or fines.7 Nov 2019
Am I obligated to return mail that isn't yours?
It is reasonable for you to assume the mail in your mailbox belongs to you. If you do accidentally open mail that doesn't belong to you, the best option is to re-seal the mail and write "return it to sender" and put it back in the mailbox.7 Nov 2019
Can I throw away misdelivered mail?
Do not through misdelivered mail away. You shouldn't throw away others mail away. Put ANK (attempted not known)on it and put it in your outgoing mail. In the US you can write RTS (meaning “return to sender”) on the envelope.
Can you return unwanted mail to sender?
To stop junk mail by sending it back, you can “return to sender” by leaving the envelope unopened, writing “Return to Sender” on it, and sticking it in the mail. You don't need to put any postage on the envelope since the post office will return it to the company who sent it.
What do you do with mail that's not yours USPS?
All you need to do is write “RETURN TO SENDER” on the front of the envelope and put it back in your mailbox. Your postal worker will take care of it for you from there.
How do I get rid of junk mail USPS?
To opt out permanently: Go to optoutprescreen.com or call 1-888-5-OPT-OUT (1-888-567-8688) to start the process. But to complete your request, you'll need to sign and return the Permanent Opt-Out Election form you'll get after you've started the process.