not running a/c, should i remove unit under hood?

[69projectKAOS]

what should i do? my car is a factory a/c car, but im not running ac in my car because its just a weekend cruiser. but the unit under the hood is just taking up alot of room and not being used. if i was to remove it i would still keep the unit just in case i decide to install it at a later date. should i do it and just put a block off plate there, or do i take it out to make the engine bay cleaner and free up some room? -Dom