20 Creative Uses for Pill Bottles, Including Reusing Them as Earbud Containers and Small Planters!

If we had a nickel for every pill bottle we threw away … but you don’t always have to toss the ubiquitous orange containers. They can come in handy!

Seed Storage

Pill bottles keep meds dry, and the virtually moisture-proof containers will do the same with seeds.

Childproof Containers

Make it impossible for kids to get hold of razor blades or thumbtacks or even your candy stash. (Just wash out the bottles thoroughly first!)

Hide A Key

Instead of putting it under the mat (the first place crooks will look), put it in a pill bottle and shove it behind a plant.

Hold Cash

Next time you want to make it rain, whip out a pill bottle and unleash it on everyone.

Hair Accessory Storage

Perfect for your hairpins and other doodads. You could even use a bottle as a hair roller!

Q-tip Holder

Smart, sanitary and a perfect fit.

Travel Toiletries

No more running to the drugstore at the last minute before a trip to buy plastic bottles (that are often expensive!). Use pill bottles to hold small amounts of shampoo, conditioner, lotion or soap.

Musical Instrument

Create a shaker or maraca-like device!

Doggie Bag Holder

Just like with Q-tips this, too, it’s a perfect fit.

Desk Organizer

Great for staples, paper clips, even pens.

Christmas Lights

Yes, Christmas lights. Punch a hole in the lid and stick a white light through it, then continue on to the next light until you have a beautiful string of orange lights. This DIY idea works for Halloween, too!

First-Aid Kit

Use one bottle for Band-Aids, another for ointments, another for gauze… you get the picture.

Home Improvement Containers

Ideal for nails, bolts, drill bits, etc.

Travel Jewelry Holder

This way that diamond ring won’t go missing!

Earbud Container

Keep your buds safe, tangle-free and clean.

Craft Supplies

Organize buttons, beads, sequins, small paintbrushes, glitter or sewing needles.

Snacks

Store a handful of nuts, seeds or other bite-size treats.

Travel Companion

Good for carrying small amounts of spices, medication or other travel-sized necessities.

Craft Projects

Decorate the bottles with paint, wash tape or other craft materials for various decorative purposes.

Plant Pots

Use them as small planters for seedlings or herbs!