EXHIBIT 23.3

                          CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Experts" and to the
use of our report dated March 20, 1997 (as to Reid Plastics, Inc.), in the
Registration Statement (Form S-4 No. 333-88157) and related Prospectus of
Consolidated Container Company, LLC and Consolidated Container Capital, Inc. for
the registration of $185,000,000 of 10 1/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2009.

                                          /s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Woodland Hills, California
January 17, 2000