Stereo Equipment Illegal in Garbage & Drains Junk Pickup E-Waste Stereo equipment are also considered Household Hazardous Waste. If your items are in good condition, consider donating them. Never Throw in the Trash Stereo equipment contains toxic chemicals that can leach into the environment, so never throw them in the trash. Small electronics contain chemicals like brominated flame retardants, mercury, cadmium and lead, which can pollute waterways.
