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Metro's household hazardous waste facilities will accept ammunition under . 50 caliber from households. Contact the recycling information center at 503-234-3000 if you have questions.

Ammunition doesn't really ?expire? in the same way as batteries or other things with more specific functional life spans do. But it's possible for gunpowder to have a loss of potency over time, which could present some potential risks if you use older ammo.

Ammunition isn't a perishable good - if stored correctly, it can last almost indefinitely. Whether it was stored correctly or not is another matter. Ammunition isn't like the still-edible 5000-year-old honey found in Egyptian tombs; ready to eat and spread on toast.

SOLUTION: You can take small quantities of ammunition to a local Firing Range or Police Station for disposal or, California Gun Services will come and pick up any amount from your home at no charge and will recycle it.

The primer doesn't ignite the powder. This is probably the most common side effect of old ammunition. Explosive crystals magnify the explosive power of the ammo. Explosive crystals form through a chemical process, making the ammo more potent, damaging the firearm when fired.

Generally, yes. If factory centerfire cartridges are stored in a dry, cool place with low humidity, preferably in an airtight container, they can have an amazingly long shelf life. Many ballistics experts who have shot tens of thousands of rounds over the years report shooting 20- to 50-year-old ammo with no problems.

While recycling ammunition may not be as simple as recycling a plastic water bottle, it is possible. Used ammunition is simply a brass casing. Wash them out to rid the casing of any lingering gunpowder and then find a recycling center that accepts scrap metal, particularly brass shell casings.

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.

What's the shelf life of ammo? Modern ammo is made to last over a decade (and possibly up to twenty years), provided you stick to proper storage practices.