Ask The Salty Waitress: Can I take the extra condiment packets from restaurants?
by The Salty Waitress on The Takeout, shared by Virgi from Lifehacker on (#4SB67)

Hi Salty, It is common for places like Cracker Barrel to bring stuff to your table with your meal. They bring packages of butter, jam, and if you order pancakes they bring 2-4 tiny bottles of syrup. I have always wondered, what happens with the stuff you don't even touch? Is the restaurant required to throw away"