Based on data, each American surprisingly receives more than 30 pounds of junk mail per year. To help stop the steady stream of bank statements and credit card offers from getting into your mailbox, make sure to tell your bank and credit card issuer that you would like to go paperless. To stop receiving unsolicited offers and coupons, opt out of any unwanted mailing lists, and when out shopping, if a store has an "email receipt" option, be sure to choose it.