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Here in Texas, we go through a lot of bullets. Between law enforcement and recreational shooting, police stations and gun ranges handle a large quantity of bullet casings. Properly disposing of those bullet casings is vital; not only does it address environmental and community concerns, but it also uncovers potential financial returns. Suppose you are a member of one of these establishments. In that case, this blog will guide you on how to dispose of bullet casings through recycling, ensuring your business contributes to sustainability while possibly benefiting economically. 

Benefits of Recycling Brass Casings 

We live in a world where environmental responsibility is a norm for our society. For gun ranges and police stations, the decision to recycle brass casings extends beyond ecological stewardship—it’s also a financially savvy move. Here’s why: 

On the environmental side, recycling brass casings significantly reduces the need for new raw materials. This helps to conserve the environment and minimize the carbon footprint associated with metal mining, processing, and shipping. It also helps keep non-biodegradable materials out of landfills, contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet.  

On the economic side, brass holds considerable value in the scrap metal market. By collecting and recycling spent casings, gun ranges and police stations can tap into an additional revenue stream. The sale of scrap brass offsets heavy disposal costs and can contribute to operational funds, equipment upgrades, or community programs. On top of that, adding a layer of environmental consciousness can be a positive marketing aspect to a service, especially appealing to the younger generation.  

On the community side, bullet recycling programs aid your local citizens by providing them with a safe space to dispose of their bullet casings. Not only does this support your community, but it also aids in environmental sustainability and increases your potential profit from recycling. We suggest having a collection bin available to the public (that is monitored) or a specific recycling day each month.  

If you are already cleaning up these casings, the effort to recycle is well paid for in benefits at a business, community, and global level.  

How to Dispose of Bullet Casings 

The process to dispose of bullet casings is actually quite simple. Gun ranges and police stations can follow these steps to ready their casings for the recycling process: 

Step 1: Separate the brass from other materials. In many scenarios, this involves separating it from other metals, plastics, or debris that may have ended up in a collection bin. We can accept brass shells, brass and chrome plated shells as well as mixed brass and lead casings.  

Step 2: Remove excess gunpowder to protect the safety of anyone who comes in contact with the brass casings. Recycling centers typically will not accept casings with visible gunpowder.  

Step 3: Handle duds with care. If any duds are in the collection, separate them and handle them according to your facility’s safety protocols. They should not be added to the recycling bin.  

Step 4: Collect on schedule. We suggest setting up a schedule to dispose of bullet casings. This routine will ensure you have a helpful system to get the most out of your efforts.  

Partnering with Community Recycling 

We understand that you might be busy, so we have streamlined the process of how to dispose of bullet casings. First, we suggest you start by giving us a quick call. We can advise you on the exact steps to take for your unique situation so you don’t waste any time or effort in the recycling process. We will provide you with fair market pricing for your scrap to ensure your efforts are well paid and even come by and pick up the load for larger bins as needed.  

For more information, please give us a call today!