How to store scraps of metal?

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Hey y'all...So, this is my scrap pil-area:As you can see, its ugly, inefficient, dirty, unprofessional and downright dangerous.So, I'm asking you all how you generally store your scraps of steel. To further complicate things, I got into machining pretty hard about 9 months ago, and now have shorter scraps (~2"-6") everywhere as well, which I also wish to organize. Any advice is greatly appreciated, I'm sure someone out there has come up with an ingenious system for this sort of thing. Thanks in advance! [Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Anything that will fit in a 5gal bucket, goes on a 5gal bucket sorted by material type, ss, al, etc. the sheet and larger flat material looks like it will store nicely in that wood crate. Or find a way to keep it strapped to the wall. My work area is a disaster as well. I clean in baby steps and make messes with much larger steps.  Good luck.Thermal arc 211iCk flex-loc 150 & 130Clamps, saws & grindersHarbor freight 80 amp inverter
Reply:Here's some that were posted, http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...terial+storagehttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...terial+storagehttp://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php...=storage++rack Mine is post 19. It's made with 1 5/8 unistrut left overs. The spacing was set to match the height of plastic Coke cases from buddy's store. Works great for all the small stuff. A drywall cart would would good too if you find a deal on one.
Reply:Build a rack for the bigger items and then put smaller stuff in totes.Also just got my Miller Trailblazer 325 EFI w/excell power in, you were right  its is a very nice machineWelders:2015 Miller Trailblazer 325 EFI w/Excel power 2015 Miller Suitcase Xtreme 12VS - Bernard Q300Thermal Arc 95sRS FabricationNot Too Bad For 19
Reply:Everything 6" or less goes in the bucket by the bandsaw. Everything bigger than 6" but smaller than 3' goes in a trash can. Everything bigger than 3' goes back on the rack.My "collection":Homemade Stick WelderVictor O/A TorchAC 225Ideal Arc 250HF 90 Amp Flux CoreHF Mig 170Solar 2020 Plasma CutterPower i-Mig 140EHarris O/A torchHF Dual Mig 131140STAlpha Tig 200x
Reply:Make the pile taller and more narrow.. Push it as close as you can into the wall.Problem solved.You're welcome Expert Garage Hack....https://www.facebook.com/steven.webber.948
Reply:i have a vertical rack for larger plates. drops and odd sizes are leaned close to the wall out of the way.i.u.o.e. # 15queens, ny and sunny fla