Results: A few items that are no longer free

You used to be able to go into any restaurant, virtually anywhere, and get free refills on drinks such as sodas and coffee. However, as early as 2013, reports started surfacing that free refills were being phased out in some areas. Now, businesses may require that you purchase refillable mugs or sign up for an app if you want those drinks that were previously free. Have you noticed that refills are no longer free?

You used to get a free handful of dipping sauces or catsup packets when at your local McDonald's. Nowadays, if you want more than two, you need to fork over some extra cash. Have you ever paid for extra condiments?

Grocery bags are still a freebie in much of the country, but residents in some areas must now pony up a few cents if they want to take their purchases home in a store-provided bag. For instance, California has banned single-use plastic bags and retailers must charge at least 10 cents for recycled paper bags. Do you have to pay for bags in your area?

There was a time when local restaurants offered free delivery. There are some restaurants that still offer free delivery, but there is usually a catch, such as you have to order through an app. Or you could sign up for a membership with a service like Grubhub or DoorDash, but you could be paying a hefty markup on your food that way. Do you use services like Grubhub or DoorDash?

Oh, sure, the air you breathe is still free … for now. But the air you put in your tires? Now, that's an entirely different story. Once upon a time, most gas stations had a free air pump. Today, you need a couple of dollars to fill your tires. Have you paid to fill your tires?