While an item might look like it's best for the trash, somethings are actually worth saving.  Repurposing items hits two birds with one stone - you're saving money and keeping wastes to a minimum. Below are some examples:

1) Broken glasses, plates or tiles

One of the more popular projects to do with broken glass, plates or tiles is to turn them into a mosaic table top, but you can also use them to make stepping stones or planters for your garden. It can be an ongoing project, as mosaic tiling is fun, but time consuming, according to The Guardian.

2) Used cooking oil

While no longer good for frying, used cooking oil - especially olive oil and vegetable oil - could be used to fix squeaky door hinges or stuck windows. Simply dab on cotton balls or use a small brush and swipe. It's a lot cheaper than buying chemical products. Make sure to wipe away the excesses, as it can gather dust and grime and turn rancid, according to Apartment Therapy.

3) Toilet paper cardboard rolls

You can make organizers out of t.p. rolls! By covering a toilet paper roll with gift wrapper or pages from used magazines (or by drawing on it), you can use the rolls for storing pens, pencils, hair clips or bangles and bracelets.

4) Used bar of soap

If there's a sliver of soap left on your soap dish, keep it and collect the next remaining sliver of soap until you have enough to melt them all together to create a new bar of soap. Put everything in a Styrofoam cup or microwavable container, add water, and then microwave for 30 seconds, according to Instructables. Let it dry for a few days under the sun before cutting it into the appropriate size.

5) Empty wine bottles

Use empty wine bottles to keep boots in their best shape. Or use the bottles as candle holders or as vase for your table setting at your next family dinner.