I have at least 6 large totes,plus plastic shoe boxes, card board boxes full of scraps. The only way they are organized is by fabric type, cotton, poly, etc..., I tried to start sorting but there is too much. If you are strapped for cash go to the post office and pickup priority mail boxes for free and mark them by 1/2 in increments Starting at the smallest piece you are willing to work with. Once you have your discard pile you can either throw away(God Forbid) or use them for stuffing, pillow, dog bed, what ever. But start right away or you will be like me and overwhelmed with scraps. Luckily I like to make crazy quilts.