Filter Disposal

Action Target makes it easy to dispose of your contaminated filters and PPE

One of the challenges that shooting ranges face is how to take care of contaminated filters. Shooting ranges are responsible for all the waste it generates including verifying that it is properly disposed of or recycled. Hazardous waste collection and disposal are strictly governed through EPA and DOT regulations and Noncompliance could result in significant penalties, potentially even criminal. A waste generator’s liability never goes away. Action Target will pick up and properly dispose of HVAC and DCU filters for members of the Metals & Range Supplies Program.

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Key Facts About Filters

Many shooting ranges improperly dispose of their used HVAC and dust collection unit filters. Before disposing your filters, keep these facts in mind.

  • Every range is responsible for determining that their waste is hazardous. The industry has found that used filters are contaminated with lead and are considered hazardous.
  • Knowing their waste is hazardous, they are considered a hazardous waste generator. They must, by EPA (state and federal) law, manifest the waste, and are directly responsible for the appropriate handling, transportation and disposal of waste at a RCRA approved site. There are additional compliance requirements based on how much waste a site generates on a monthly basis.
  • A typical range generates approximately 20-40 cubic yards of hazardous waste a year.
  • Most range operators think they are disposing of waste properly, but if the hazardous waste disposal company is incorrectly disposing of the waste the responsibility falls on the range.
  • According to a NSSF compliance officer, ranges spend $20-30K/year for disposal if they are handling their waste legally.
Approved, Reliable Disposal

ONE-STOP SOLUTION

Our practices are fully approved under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), demonstrating our commitment to the responsible management, treatment, and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in accordance with federal environmental protection standards.

SIMPLE SCHEDULING

We will pick up the filters from your range within two weeks of the pickup request. We provide documentation that the filters will be properly disposed, protecting you from potential fines.

FULLY COMPLIANT

Our operations adhere strictly to all applicable OSHA and EPA regulations, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Quality Replacement Filters

All our filters have been carefully selected to fit the unique needs of shooting ranges.

We offer various filter options for small or large HVAC systems.

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Low Cost Disposal
Disposal of contaminated filters can be very expensive. Action Target's method keeps the cost of disposal lower and passes the savings on to you. We've negotiated rates to keep the cost of filter disposal lower than doing it yourself.
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