Rubber Bands Put in Garbage Cart/Bin Put in Garbage Rubber bands cannot be recycled curbside. When they are unusable, put them in the garbage. Ways to Reuse Save for Reuse Save rubber bands in a jar or junk drawer to use around the house. You can create a rubber band ball to neatly store bands until they are needed. There are countless practical uses for rubber bands — here are a few ideas to try. Rubber Band Crafts If you have kids or just love to craft, there are a lot of activities you can do with rubber bands. Check out these ideas for inspiration.