Convenient and Compliant
Hazardous Waste Disposal for Shooting Ranges
Gun ranges generate hazardous waste that can’t be ignored. HEPA filters, vacuum dust, rubber berms, and gun powder residue all carry serious liability. Our team provides complete, turnkey disposal so your range stays EPA compliant, your staff stays safe, and you stay focused on your customers.
HEPA Filters
Vacuum Dust
Rubber
The High Cost of Non-Compliance
Ignore The Problem. Pay The Price.
- Costly fines, shutdowns, and long-term legal liability.
- Fires and accidents caused by improper handling and storage
- Serious health and safety consequences for staff and shooters
- Extra workload for staff who may not be trained to manage waste
100% EPA Compliant Process
Our 3-Step Process
We handle the complexity so you can focus on running your range with confidence.
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Connect
Request DOT approved containers. We handle profile paperwork.
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Collect
EPA licensed truck picks up waste and delivers to an approved treatment and disposal facility.
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Comply
Manifest mailed back to document cradle to grave management.
National Reach. Local Expertise.
Comprehensive Regulatory Expertise
Navigating complex environmental laws (RCRA, CERCLA, state-level mandates) is our business. We don’t just haul waste; we provide the guidence that your facility needs.
- Stay audit-ready with full documentation and peace of mind.
- Prevent accidents before they happen.
- A cleaner, safer range experience for employees and customers.
- Your team stays focused on customers, not compliance.
100% EPA Compliant Process
Why Choose Our Specialized Team?
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Deep Industry Expertise
We work exclusively with shooting ranges so we understand your unique waste streams.
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Turnkey Solutions
We guide you through the process and handle the paperwork, packaging, and disposal. Waste services can be paid for with metals.
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Guaranteed Regulatory Compliance
Hazardous waste always ships on a Manifest to document cradle to grave management. We guarantee our work meets all federal environmental regulations (EPA/RCRA).
Committed to Sustainability
Environmental responsibility is built into our core process. Our mission is to transform your hazardous liability into a recyclable asset.
200+
Gun Ranges Serviced
Maximizing material recovery for reuse.
Zero
Fines
We utilize licensed downstream partners for all waste.
RCRA
Compliance Assurance
Ensuring a clean cradle-to-grave manifest trail.
Our Full Suite of Range Services
From maximizing brass and lead values to rubber berm trap cleaing, we are your comprehensive partner for range maintenance and compliance.
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Metals Recycling
Recycling for gun ranges made easy. Sell brass and lead for high prices with seamless service.
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Rubber Berm Trap Cleaning
Our experienced crews provide full-service cleaning and recycling with no hidden fees
Our Clients Feedback
Hazardous Waste Disposal: FAQs
What actually counts as hazardous waste at our range?
HEPA filters, vacuum dust, and PPE contaminated with lead are the big ones — once lead concentrations on that debris cross a regulatory threshold, it's generally classified as hazardous waste under RCRA. Firing itself isn't a waste-generating activity, but the moment lead-contaminated materials get pulled out and set aside for disposal, they fall under EPA regulation.
If we hire a contractor, are we still liable if something goes wrong?
Yes. Under EPA rules, your range is the "generator" of the waste, and that liability doesn't transfer just because a truck hauls it away — if a contractor dumps it improperly or takes it to a non-permitted facility, the range can still be on the hook. RES is EPA and DOT-certified and documents every load with a manifest, so you have a paper trail if you're ever asked for one.
How much does non-compliance actually cost a range?
More than most owners expect. Industry estimates put properly managed hazardous waste disposal at $20,000-$30,000 a year for an active range — and that's before factoring in fines, legal fees, or shutdown risk if it's mismanaged instead. Liability here doesn't expire, either; it follows the waste from cradle to grave.
How often do we need to change and dispose of HEPA filters?
It depends on range volume, but most HEPA filters in a well-designed system last six months to two years. A differential pressure gauge is the most reliable way to know when they actually need to be swapped, rather than guessing on a calendar. Once they come out, they can't go in a regular dumpster — they need to be handled as hazardous waste from that point on.
What documentation do we get to prove we're compliant?
Every load ships on a manifest that documents cradle-to-grave management — where the waste came from, who transported it, and where it was ultimately treated or disposed of. That paperwork gets mailed back to you, so if you're ever audited or asked to show compliance, you have it on hand instead of scrambling.
Can hazardous waste disposal costs be offset by anything?
Often, yes. Since RES also handles metals recycling, waste disposal services can be paid for using the value of the brass and lead we're recycling from your range at the same time, instead of running as two separate, unrelated line items.
Protect Your Shooting Range.
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Let’s build a long term, reliable solution tailored to your business. Whether you’re operating a commercial gun range or a law enforcement facility, we’re here to keep your gun range compliant with our fully managed hazardous waste services
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