I took an 8oz sour cream container and cut an opening across the lid, big enough for rotary blades and about 1/8" wide. Snapped the lid back on the container and set it by my machine. Now I have something to throw dull blades, bent pins, and dull needles. When it's full I can toss the entire container in the recycle bin. No more needles and blades in the waste basket. VERY INPORTANT: lay the lid on a cutting board and cut with utility knife - don't try to cut the lid when it's on the container!