Household waste levels rise by as much as 25% between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, pushing people to reconsider what they bring home before the bins fill up. With extra purchases common this time of year, tossed wrapping, short-use decor and uneaten food gather fast. As the trash piles up, more families make practical moves that help keep holiday waste in check.

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To cut down on holiday excess, many households make small changes that keep clutter down. Careful grocery planning, reusable wrapping and intentional gift choices scale back what ends up in the trash. Those efforts make celebrations feel cleaner and far less overwhelming.

The season’s mounting waste proble

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