Lead Disposal

The Bullet Bunker traps were created as a more powerful containment system, our founder wanted a strong AND environmentally friendly bullet trap. Our traps capture and collect all your shot lead into the bunker. When it is time to change the shooting panel, you should also recycle your lead.

Remember: Lead cannot be thrown in the garbage, it must be recycled at your local recycling center or by another lead collecting agent. You can find your local recycling center here.

The EPA recommends hand raking and sifting for small shooting ranges, similar to a single Bullet Bunker range. EPA’s Best Management Practices state:

”A simple BMP that can be done by club members, particularly at small ranges, is raking and/or sifting bullet fragments from the soil. Sifting and raking activities should be concentrated at the surface layer. This is a low technology and low-cost management alternative for lead reclamation. Once collected, the lead must be taken to a recycler or reused. Arrangement with a recycler should be made prior to collecting any spent lead to avoid having to store the lead and avoid potential health, safety and regulatory concerns associated with storing lead.
Once the soil has been raked and collected, pass it through a standard 3/16 inch screen to remove the large particles. This process will allow the lead shot sized particles to pass through the screen. The sifted material (those not captured by the 3/16 inch screen) should be passed through a 5/100 inch screen to capture the lead and lead fragments. This process will also allow sand and other small sediment to pass through the screen. Screens can be purchased at many local hardware stores. The screens should be mounted on a frame for support. The frame size will vary based on the technique used by each range.”

Here is a short video demonstrating how our team suggests managing your lead when its time for you to replace the shooting surface.