I tend to collect a lot of change at the bottom of my purse. I dump it all out and take the receipts, trash, coins, etc. and sort it out.
When I have enough change, I take it to the bank and put it into savings. Right now, my purse has:
Wallet
Little bottle of Stevia sweetener.
Red leather pouch containing cards, reserved money, stamps, coupons, etc.
Baggie with wipes.
pens, highlighters
comb
chapstick, lipstick
books (usually at least one, sometimes 2)
small notebook
my checkbook
misc. cosmetics
keys when I'm not at home.
occasionally shoes or underwear.