Stereo Equipment Illegal in Garbage & Drains E-Waste 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 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.