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Please contact York Region Police to safely dispose of these items by calling 1-866-876-5423. They do not belong in the garbage, blue box, green bin or at a drop-off depot.

You also should not throw ammunition away in the trash. This is not safe. When that ammunition gets dumped into the back of a garbage truck and the compactor runs, it could cause the cartridge to fire, sending the bullet in a potentially dangerous direction. Lastly, don't soak it in water or oil and then throw it away.

Ammunition should be taken to your local police station for safe disposal. Shells are covered in plastic and metals (two items that are commonly associated with recycling), they are not to be reused for new products. This is because of the gunpowder stored within the case.

On screen: CARTRIDGE FIRING When the firing pin hits the primer, it ignites the gunpowder, which propels the bullet out the barrel.

Dispose of Unserviceable Ammunition: You should dispose of any ammunition that has been exposed to fire or water, as it may be dangerous when fired. When disposing of ammunition, do not bury it or dump it in water. Most of the time, you can return unserviceable ammunition directly to the manufacturer.

When it comes to ammunition that has been used, you're really just left with the brass casing. The brass casing is recyclable, so after a round has been fired at the range, this portion can be recycled. Generally, however, these are actually reused to manufacture new ammunition.

To dispose of any unwanted firearms and/or ammunition, you may turn them in to the Police Department....Safety Instructions Make sure your firearm(s) are unloaded. Preferably lock your firearm(s) in a secure container. Ammunition can be placed in a box or specific ammunition can.

Local gun ranges will accept unwanted ammunition, and even sometimes accepts dud rounds so as to dispose of them safely and effectively. Police stations will also sometimes accept small amounts of ammunition. Make sure to call the local number for the police station to ask if they're accepting ammunition.

There are currently no federal laws prohibiting you from returning the ammunition to any retail store, but Walmart stands firm on its policy. It has been speculated on online forums that such a protocol is established to prevent customers from returning ammo that has been tampered with.

Shooting Range Waste Subject to Hazardous Waste Identification. Under California's Hazardous Waste Control Law, used or fired bullets are considered waste after the shooting range maintenance activities of their recovery, collection and removal from their landing sites, including berms.