Discarding damaged tools?

Blessings, everyone!

I’m curious to learn how folks discard damaged magickal tools or best practices!

For example, I used a cauldron with sand for safe candle magick (small space), but it has been impossible to break up the sand and empty the cauldron. Now, it’s just around but not in use, and it doesn’t feel right to just throw it in the trash.

Thank you in advance for any responses and lots of light!