Vdovichenko Denis / Shutterstock.com iPods & MP3 Players Illegal in Garbage & Drains E-Waste Vdovichenko Denis / Shutterstock.com iPods and MP3 players are also considered Household Hazardous Waste. If your iPod or MP3 player is in good condition, consider donating it. Never Throw in the Trash MP3 players contain metals that are toxic to the environment when not properly processed, so don’t throw them in the trash.
