Introducing the SkullSpace Purge Pile

[Jade Null]

Introducing the SkullSpace purge pile!
In an effort to clean up the space and get rid of literal garbage, useless junk, clutter, and other items of questionable value that have been collecting dust, I'm proposing/implementing this system. Details below.

How it works; 

 

 Found an item that is no longer of use to the space? 

 Something collecting dust, broken, redundant, or otherwise of questionable use? 

 Put it in the purge pile! 

 

 Step 1. Label the item with today's date

 Step 2. Post a photo of the offending item in the discord (#purge-pile) and discuss mailing list indicating intention to purge

 Step 3. Put it in the purge pile!

 Step 4. Discard the item after ______ (currently 14) days in the purge pile

FAQ;

What if I see an item in the purge pile that I don't think should be disposed of?
Simply remove it from the pile and reply to the original discord or discuss post with a reason why. Communication is key :)

What happens to items in the purge pile after ____ days?

In theory, any member is welcome to take the item or dispose of it. If you put something in the pile and see it still in the pile after ____ days, please take responsibility for finding a new home for the item.

How do we prevent items owned by members from being thrown out
The simple answer is don't store things that aren't be actively used at the space inside the space.
SkullSpace has several member storage areas, including private lockers for rent, a member storage cabinet at the back, and a new "active project storage" shelf behind the pegboards. Items that belong to members should be labelled and in active use. Otherwise it's important to keep in mind SkullSpace is not a storage depot, as such there shouldn't be an expectation that personal belongings can be stored here.

But what if X might be useful one day?
The reality is as makers we can often justify keeping almost any material. But as a shared space with limited capacity it's important we are mindful of the space items take up, potential stagnation, and room for fresh new projects. By regularly removing items from the space, we encourage fresh new projects, ideas, and collaboration while making the space more usable in general. 

Questions, comments, concerns, want to fight me? Let's talk!
- With love for the space, Jade (GlitchWitch)