Say farewell to that overflowing paper pile (including all your kids' homework and school notices).
Want to learn how to organize paperclutter, too?
Start by setting up a sorting station, detailed below, and you might kiss the paper clutter goodbyeforever.
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Instead of procrastinating until the paper pile becomes overwhelming, devote just five minutes a day to decluttering paper.
During this time, sort your papers into three piles: shred, file, or recycle.
you’ve got the option to take care of the recycle pile as you sort daily.
Here’s how to sort your papers easily, quickly, and efficiently.
This way, you’ll be able to toss out flyers and catalogs right away.
You may be surprised by how many papers you might throw directly into the recycling bin.
For bills and bank statements, see if you might switch to digital notifications.
When the bills land in your inbox, you may actually find it easier to remember to pay them.
you might also put a stop to junk mail.
You should always shred:
The documents above are just a list of suggestions.
The rule of thumb is: When in doubt, shred it!
Once the shredder is full, bag up the shreds and either throw them away or recycle them.
Check with your city or waste collection service to confirm their policy.
This will look different for each person and household.
Based on what you decide you oughta keep, create anorganizational systemaccording to your needs.
Depending on the quantity, you’ve got the option to utilize any of the following storage options.
