The first step in a 5S program is to sort through everything in each work area. Keep only what is necessary. Materials, tools, equipment and supplies should be classified as to the type of object. Scrap metal might go directly to a recycling bin. A tool might go to a collection area for further identification. Items that are not frequently used should be moved to a separate, common storage area. Items that are not used should be discarded or recycled. Some work areas can clean, classify, determine ownership, and red tag in just a few seconds. In other circumstances the process may be more involved and the steps more distinct. But the objective of the 5S step of sorting is the same, clean up and get rid of unused items.