Pulling lead
out of the ground
since the 1990s.

It depends on the disciplines practised and the shot loads used. A high-volume club throwing hundreds of thousands of targets per year can deposit many tonnes of lead into the ground annually. Many established clubs have accumulated significant quantities of lead in their fallout zones over decades of operation — the volume varies considerably by site, discipline, and shooting history.

Every project is assessed individually - there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Depending on the site, we deploy mobile screening equipment that can be brought directly to the range, or utilise stationary screening plant for larger-scale operations. Recovered lead shot is screened, separated from soil and organic material, and placed into sealed containers suitable for transport to a licensed recycling facility or approved handler. The right method for each site is determined at assessment.

It varies by site size and lead accumulation. A typical club fallout zone takes between 3 and 10 working days. We've completed jobs as quickly as 2 days on smaller sites and spent several weeks on large-scale full remediation projects.

A mobilisation fee applies to all jobs. This covers the delivery of specialised plant and equipment to site, compliance documentation, insurance and other professional costs associated with our service. We work hard to keep costs manageable - the value of the recycled lead material is applied toward offsetting operational expenses, reducing the net cost to your club. However, as with all specialist environmental work, rising costs are a reality and every job is assessed individually. Contact us for a site-specific quote.

Recovered lead is transported to and processed through licensed recycling facilities and approved handlers. Our aim is to divert all recovered material from landfill through responsible recycling wherever possible.

Recovery frequency should be determined by the individual needs of each site — not by a fixed schedule. Factors including soil type, drainage, rainfall, proximity to waterways, and shooting volumes all influence how quickly lead accumulates and what risk that presents to the environment. Best practice, consistent with EPA guidance, is to prevent lead from reaching concentrations that place undue load on the soil or risk migration to adjacent land or waterways. Some high-volume facilities require attention every one to two years; others less frequently. The right answer for your club is determined by a site assessment, not a general rule.

Our surface screening process is designed to minimise ground disturbance. The screened soil is returned to the surface and grass root systems are largely preserved. Recovery time for the surface varies by site conditions, but most clubs see normal growth resume within weeks of the job completing.

Yes. We work around club shooting schedules. In most cases we can operate section by section so the range remains partially operational during the recovery process.

Our standard screening depth is 50–100mm, which addresses the primary zone of shot accumulation in most active fallout areas. At older sites or facilities with high historical shooting volumes, lead can migrate below this depth over time — in those cases, site characterisation prior to works helps determine whether deeper remediation is required. For sites needing more intensive treatment, we work in consultation with environmental engineers to scope the appropriate response.

Yes. Every completed job receives a completion report documenting tonnes recovered, area treated, site observations, and our recommended next service date. This documentation supports your club's environmental compliance records.