Stop Throwing Away Your Old Pill Box: 12 Clever Ways to Reuse It
An empty pill box doesn’t have to go in the bin. Its small, divided compartments make it perfect for organising tiny items around the home, while giving the container a second life.
Here are 12 practical ways to reuse an old pill box.
1. Store Jewellery
Keep small items such as:
- Earrings
- Rings
- Studs
- Necklace charms
The separate compartments help prevent tangling and make pieces easy to find.
2. Organise Sewing Supplies
Use it to hold:
- Needles
- Pins
- Buttons
- Safety pins
- Small spools of thread
3. Keep Travel Toiletries
Fill the compartments with small amounts of:
- Cotton buds
- Hair ties
- Bobby pins
- Dental floss picks
(Only use it for liquids if the box is designed to be leak-proof.)
4. Store Craft Materials
Perfect for organising:
- Beads
- Sequins
- Glitter
- Small stickers
- Googly eyes
5. Organise Hardware
Keep tiny household items together, including:
- Screws
- Nails
- Nuts
- Bolts
- Washers
6. Carry Fishing Tackle
A pill box can neatly store:
- Hooks
- Swivels
- Sinkers
- Small lures
7. Organise Office Supplies
Use it for small desk items like:
- Paper clips
- Push pins
- Rubber bands
- USB adapters
8. Store Electronic Accessories
Keep tiny gadgets in one place, such as:
- Memory cards
- SIM cards
- USB flash drives
- Earbud tips
9. Create a Mini First-Aid Kit
Pack travel-sized essentials like:
- Adhesive plasters
- Alcohol wipes
- Small dressings
Keep medicines only in their original labelled packaging unless you’re using the box for its intended purpose.
10. Store Seeds
Gardeners can organise seeds by:
- Plant type
- Planting season
- Variety
Label each compartment for easy identification.
11. Organise Small LEGO® Pieces or Model Parts
A pill box is handy for separating:
- Tiny building bricks
- Model-making components
- Miniature accessories
12. Carry Small Emergency Items
Keep useful everyday essentials together, such as:
- Coins
- Spare buttons
- A spare key (if it fits)
- A small note with emergency contact numbers
Before Reusing a Pill Box
- Wash it thoroughly with warm, soapy water and let it dry completely.
- Remove any old medication residue or labels.
- If it previously held prescription medicine, avoid using it to store food or items that could be mistaken for medication.
