Since I am the definition of a pack rat, I am constantly filling up my work space as well as any other living space there is. I try my hardest to keep it cleared off but it’s very hard when there is so much stuff. This article it goes through steps in deciding what really needs to be kept and has some great information for helping you clear out your work space.

As the article says “80% of papers that are filed are never referenced again.” So make it easier on yourself and reduce the time it takes to find those files.