Gift Wrap and Holiday Decor: Paper, Boxes, Ribbon and Candles

Do the scrunch test before buying wrap you mean to recycle: plain paper stays balled up and many curbside programs take it, while foil, glitter and plastic-coated paper spring back and go in the trash. December is the peak month for home candle fires, the NFPA says, so keep lit candles at least 12 inches from garland, wrapping and curtains.