Cigarette receptacle

For containers designed to catch cigarette ash, see Ashtray.

A cigarette receptacle is a container or device for extinguishing and disposing of cigarette waste. Other common names for cigarette receptacles include: ash urns, ash pans, cigarette butt receptacles, butt bins, butt holders, snuffers, smokers poles, cigarette waste receptacles, smokers waste receptacles, and ash/trash combinations.

Originally provided as a courtesy to smokers in public places, cigarette receptacles are now commonplace as smoking bans and designated smoking areas require proper disposal methods. A typical receptacle can hold hundreds—even thousands—of disposed cigarette butts.

In the United States, NFPA estimates that during 2019–2023 an annual average of about 15,200 home structure fires were started by smoking materials. This showcases why dedicated receptacles are a good fire-safety measure.

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