why do I have to pay to recycle lamps?

[thecoalman]

Originally Posted by forest beekeeper

So if I lived in an urban area where recycling was done, it would be mandated?

There is no recycling police I'm aware of, you're "supposed to" recycle in many communities and you may be required to pay for it... you're paying for it one way or the other anyway since many localities get federal grants for it.

[IamCSpelch]

all this time i thought they are free, never heard about payment.