Deliver Junk Mail
Delivering junk mail is a great job for anyone who wants to make a bit of cash on the sides, whilst giving little to no effort. You can get about $60 a week, if you deliver once in the week and once on the weekend. Be aware that whoever you are delivering fliers or leaflets for will likely not appreciate you referring to their promotional material as junk mail.
Steps
- If you don't already have the job, get in contact with company or organisation that needs pamphlets, leaflets, fliers or promotional materials delivered. Sometimes they send out pamphlets with the number.
- Collect the junk mail from your distributor. There should be about 5 - 15 catalogues.
- Fold the items together. This means, you should find a large book-style catalogue, and then place all other items inside this (like putting $10 in a Christmas card). You will then need to fold it in half, as it is only like this that it will fit in the letterboxes.
- Place the folded piles in sections of about 15 each, connected by a rubber band. This way you can put them in you bag without them falling apart.
- Deliver them. Try walking to deliver, as being on a bike can be a hassle. Do not deliver to "No Junk Mail" letter boxes. You might like to do your block in two or three sections. If you are delivering in the US, do not place any of your literature in the letterboxes as this is a violation of federal postal laws punishable by severe fines. Instead deliver to the front door and leave materials at the doorstep.
- Confirm your contract (if this is how your job works) and you will receive your pay in about a week (again depending on your employer).
Tips
- Listen to music as you deliver. It can help pass the time.
- If you have siblings, it can be great to split the job with them. Many hands make light work.
- Notice the amount of letter boxes you need to deliver to after your first walk. This way you can spend less time folding, and you can carry less around.
- You might like to watch TV when you fold (although if this makes you slower, you might not want to)
Warnings
- Make sure you deliver on time, or else you might be sacked/not paid.
- Some companies request not to have their catalogue put in another catalogue. If this is the case, fold the pile in half outside the first catalogue, not inside.
Things You'll Need
- A bag
- An MP3 Player/iPod/Walkman (optional)
- Rubber bands
