Every business should have smoking receptacles either inside, outside or both, depending on its smoking policies. When cigarette butts are dropped on the ground after use, environmental problems can arise. The fibers within a cigarette filter are not biodegradable and break down very slowly. Cigarette butts are also easily carried by wind and rain and can end up in the hands of small children or in the mouths of wildlife. People sometimes use trash receptacles to snub-out burning cigarettes and then drop them on the ground at the base of the trash receptacle for someone else to pick up. It is important for businesses to have receptacles that are specifically used for cigarettes and separate receptacles that are used for trash.

     Smoking receptacles conceal unsightly cigar and cigarette butts. There are many different types of smoking receptacles including wall mount, floor standing and table top models. Polyurethane smoking receptacles will not melt or burn. A four gallon pail will hold over 3,000 extinguished cigarettes and is removable for easy cleaning.

     Aluminum smoking receptacles are weatherproof and fireproof. A built-in snuffer actually extinguishes cigars and cigarettes as they fall through the receptacle opening.     

     Smoking receptacles may be tied down for security purposes. Receptacles with a keyhole cigarette slot opening discourage unwanted trash and prevent the elements from getting inside. Smoking receptacles create a nicer appearance and are virtually maintenance-free, unlike sand urns which tend to collect trash and rainwater.