Water/Sewer/Garbage Install water-saving shower heads/faucets (sometimes available for free at public utilities offices) Limit lawn watering Repair leaky faucets Reduce the amount of water consumption by placing bricks in the toilet reservoir When possible, shop around for garbage providers and evaluate the service that is needed (are you paying for three trash cans to be picked up and only filling two, do you need twice a week service or would once a week be OK?) Evaluate water usage: take a shower rather than a bath, reduce amount of time you keep the water on, etc.