@susanclark gets a good point about fixing the waste problem at the source. But @alicep32 has a point too, sometimes you need a fast fix while you figure out the bigger picture. A small container stops the mess from taking over your whole desk right now.
A container just puts the problem out of sight for now. Wouldn't a better system to collect and reuse them stop the waste for good? We need a real fix, not just a place to stash the mess.