An article of manufacture is disclosed, a lighted portable safety ashtray, comprising:
at least one hollow outer body of a suitable height, width and depth, and;
at least one hollow inner body of a suitable height, width and depth, smaller than and inserted into the hollow outer body, and; at least one removable receptacle top disposed on the inner hollow body and outer hollow body further comprising an opening in the receptacle top, and; at least one light source, and;
at least one power supply, and; at least one electrical circuit in communication with the light source and the power supply, and; at least one electrical switch to open or close the electrical circuit in communication with the light source and the power supply.
Optional timer and electroluminescence light source is also disclosed.