Where to dispose of hard-to-toss items in Kings County (Brooklyn), NY

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PaintPaint (up to 5 gal) goes free to the DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site for Kings County (Brooklyn).
Motor OilMotor oil (up to 10 quarts) and up to 2 filters go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
BatteriesAll household and car batteries go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
ElectronicsElectronics go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site; NY bans them from the trash.
Fluorescent BulbsFluorescent bulbs and CFLs go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.
TiresUp to 4 passenger car tires go free to any DSNY Special Waste Drop-Off site.

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

Greenpoint: 459 North Henry Street (entrance off Kingsland Ave, north of Greenpoint Ave)
Tue–Sat 9 AM–3 PM (closed legal holidays and severe weather)