Before I retired I managed hazardous waste and Universal waste at a large semiconductor factory where I worked. Some states regulate lead as a Universal waste and track it's desposal to large recyclers licenced to receive it. Based on how much they generate they can fall into these requirments.most all the larger chain tire stores in my area have a recycler under contract to pick it up. Even my local Wal-Mart auto shop recycles there lead. Only place I have a chance is the few and far between small time mom & pop shops. There is a somewhat quiet Environmental war going on against the "evil element"