Rubber Gloves Trash Once unusable, rubber and latex gloves must be placed in the trash. Although some brands may advertise their gloves as being compostable, Athens does not accept in their green bin any type of glove no matter if it is natural rubber, bioplastic, or any other plant based material. Single-Use Gloves Rubber gloves are made out of a durable material that allows them to be used repeatedly. Latex gloves, on the other hand, are single-use. Find out how to dispose of single-use gloves. Ways to Reuse Open Jars More Easily A clean, worn-out rubber glove can be stashed in a kitchen drawer or under the sink to help open jars that get stuck. Cut Up for Reuse Rubber gloves can be cut up and repurposed as rubber bands or non-slip pads. Non-slip pads can be glued to items such as brooms and mops to keep them from sliding down walls. Costume Gloves and Hand Puppets Rubber gloves can be turned into a variety of costume gloves and hand puppets. Check out these ideas to get started.