Vdovichenko Denis / Shutterstock.com iPods & MP3 Players Alternative ways to recycle Illegal in Garbage & Drains E-Waste Vdovichenko Denis / Shutterstock.com Submit a Transportation Move Request to move electronic waste to B79. For items with DOE property tags, dispose through your Property Coordinator. 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. Alternative Ways to Recycle Best Buy's Electronics and Appliances Recycling Program Best Buy will take back MP3 players and many other home electronics for free; they also offer a trade-in program for more desired electronics. They accept up to three items per day from each household. Find a location here. Apple Store Recycling Discount Apple runs a recycling program for unwanted iPods. Mail in your iPod to be recycled, or bring it into an Apple retail location for a 10 percent discount on a newer model. Find out more. Staples' Take Back Program Staples offers free, in-store recycling for unwanted electronics, including MP3 players, desktop computers, tablets, monitors and other electronics. Locate your nearest Staples. HP Hardware Recycling HP accepts MP3 players and electronics hardware from various manufacturers for free mail-in recycling. Request a mail-back label here. Gazelle Trade-In Program Gazelle purchases used Apple computers, iPods, cell phones and tablets, then refurbishes or recycles them for future use. Get a quote for your item, ship it free of charge and receive payment as soon as they’ve inspected it. Find out more. Microsoft Trade-In and Recycling Program Visit any Microsoft store location to trade in old devices, game consoles or games for Microsoft store credit. If your items no longer carry substantial value, they will be wiped of data and safely recycled. If you aren’t near a store location, you can request a prepaid postage label to mail in your items.