12 Ways to Reuse an Old Pill Box
Before reusing one, wash it thoroughly and make sure no medication residue remains. Avoid using it for food if it has contained medication, especially if the compartments are difficult to clean.
Store small jewelry — Separate earrings, rings, or beads.
Organize buttons — Keep different sizes and colors separated.
Hold sewing supplies — Store needles, thread bobbins, and small fasteners.
Carry tiny craft items — Useful for beads, sequins, or charms.
Organize screws and nuts — Great for small hardware during DIY projects.
Store fishing tackle — Keep hooks, swivels, and other tiny items sorted.
Keep spare batteries — Only use compartments that safely fit the battery type, and prevent terminals from contacting metal objects.
Organize electronic parts — Store small connectors, adapters, or components.
Create a travel emergency kit — Keep items such as bandages or safety pins in separate compartments.
Store hair accessories — Small clips, elastics, and bobby pins fit nicely.
Organize desk supplies — Use it for paper clips, pushpins, or erasers.
Make a small craft organizer for children — Fill compartments with age-appropriate craft materials while supervising use.
One important caution: Don’t reuse a pill box to store different medicines unless it’s specifically intended and labeled for medication storage. Mixing up pills can be dangerous.
