Ashtray assembly

An ashtray assembly comprising a base assembly, the base assembly comprising a flexible body, the flexible body comprising:

• a closed bottom having a generally concave shape;
• an inner wall extending generally upwardly from the bottom, the bottom and inner wall defining a storage container for receiving rubbish, the inner wall further defining a cutout and a lip overhanging the cutout at a midpoint of the inner wall;
• a flange section comprising a rim, the rim comprising one or more cigarette retaining members;
• an outer wall extending downwardly from the flange section, the outer wall adapted to support the flexible body, wherein the outer wall opposes an underside of the bottom;
• and
• a rigid insert assembly fittable into the bottom, and wherein the insert assembly is recessed within the bottom and extends no further than the lip.

A method for manufacturing an ashtray assembly, the method comprising:

• molding a base assembly, the base assembly comprising a flexible body to store rubbish, the flexible body comprising:
• a closed bottom having a generally concave shape
• an inner wall extending generally upwardly from the bottom, the inner wall defining a cutout and a lip overhanging the cutout at a midpoint of the inner wall,
• a flange section comprising a rim, and
• an outer wall extending downwardly from the flange section, wherein the outer wall opposes an underside of the bottom;
• providing the base assembly with one or more cigarette retaining members;
• and
• providing a rigid insert assembly comprising an extinguishing member, the insert assembly fittable into the bottom, and wherein the insert assembly is recessed within the bottom and extends no further than the lip.