Emilio100 / Shutterstock.com Toothpaste Tubes Put in Garbage Cart/Bin Emilio100 / Shutterstock.com Ways to Reuse Hide Money in the Tube Use old, cleaned-out toothpaste tubes as a safe place to hold your money while traveling. Create a Scissor Sheath A clean toothpaste tube can act as a protective sheath for your scissors or knives.