New York bans households from putting covered electronic equipment (computers, TVs, monitors, printers and more) in the trash; recycle it through manufacturer take-back or a collection site. source
New York requires used rechargeable batteries to be recycled, not trashed; retailers that sell them must take them back free. source
New York's postconsumer paint program (run by PaintCare, overseen by NYSDEC) offers free drop-off sites for leftover architectural paint. source