Some records and files should be kept for years, or indefinitely; others can be tossed once the year is up. Items like these have their own rules to determine when (or if) they should be disposed of, but for the most part, anything that’s not actively needed should be tossed. (This rule of thumb holds true for almost every room in the home.) See the list below for common home office items that should be thrown away. While sifting through them, keep an eye out for anything else that hasn’t been used in a while and won’t be used any time soon. Chances are, it can join the other things in the get rid of pile. RELATED: 9 Things in Your Dining Room You Should Ditch ASAP RELATED: 10 Things in Your Kitchen You Should Get Rid of Immediately RELATED: 5 Household Items You Should Get Rid of Immediately