Abstract: This invention relates to an ashtray and in particular to including a base formed with a cavity at the central portion and internal threads at the upper portion, an upper annular member provided with a center hole, a plurality of recesses extending radially and slantwise towards the center line thereof, and external threads on the lower portion adapted to engage with the internal threads of the base, a support mounted across the diameter of the bottom of the upper annular member, an axle arranged on the center of the support with a ball member on the top end and a flange below the ball member, a permanent magnet mounted on the flange of the axle, a cover having a recess adapted to receive the ball member and a plurality of seats on the inner surface, and a plurality of elements made of ferrous metal embedded into the seats of the cover.