NEW ORLEANS - The "Do Not Toss" ordinance passed by the Council today allows New Orleans residents to opt out of having unsolicited newspapers tossed on or around their home. Beginning Jan. 31, 2019, residents can add their name and address to the "Do Not Toss" registry through the city's website, nola.gov, or by calling 3-1-1. Residents on the list may still receive unsolicited printed materials, including newspapers but they are required to be placed on their doorstep, dropped into a mail slot, attached to the door, or hand delivered.

"We've all seen unwanted newspapers littering our sidewalks, neighborhood streets, and homes. They can be hazardous to residents and clog our catch basins.  Since residents say they're unable to unsubscribe with publishers, this ordinance creates another option, allowing citizens to opt out with the City. We appreciate the newspapers' collaboration on this and welcome their continued lawful delivery since they provide a service to many residents," said District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer.

"One man's junk is another man's treasure," said District "B" Councilmember Jay H. Banks. "This ordinance allows individuals to opt out of receiving unsolicited newspapers and remove an unnecessary nuisance from your life. "

"The ordinance allows residents to opt out of receiving unsolicited printed materials, and I believe in saving trees and the environment by not wasting paper and printing media that people will throw away without reading it," said District "E" Councilmember Cyndi Nguyen.

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Media Contact:

Tiffaney Bradley
Communications Director
Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, District "C"

Tiffaney.bradley@nola.gov

(504) 295-4970