At my Jo'Anns even the smallest pieces get the sissor shred before they go to the dumpster. I saw one of the girls doing this one day , and she said it was their policy. When asked about just donating she repied "oh no , all donations have to have Corperate approval". So no mattter what they take sissors and cut up into small pieces before putting in the dumpster. Such a shame ! As so much of what gets tossed could find use !