How much extra you talking about. An extra bag or two just put next to the Jin and they will take it. Break down the cardboard and all your recycling as much as possible. What doesn’t fit in your container wrap up with twine and they should take it. I’ve never had a problem with a little extra garbage next to the containers

If it’s plugged in it’s using electricity. If you have lots of stuffed plugged in but not used it still will increase your bill. Extra tv in a guest room not used unplug it all sorts of little things like that add up. Leaving lights on in rooms your not in all that will help bring down that bill some.