Lead Recovery and Maintenance
Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club
Overview: Central Jersey Rifle and Pistol Club (CJRP) contacted MT2 to perform its first trap clean out of their indoor range located in Jackson, NJ. The range, which was constructed approximately two years before the maintenance activities, has a Meggitt LE7500 reclining trap system.
MT2 Services: The system is comprised of a granulated rubber bullet containment area of 30’ wide and covered with rubber mats to contain the Grantex media. MT2 services included the installation of a dust containment system to minimize contamination of other portions of the rear portions of the range, extraction of the trap materials, separation of the Grantex from the bullets, replacement of the Grantex, HEPA vacuuming the trap and other exposed portions of the range, and minor maintenance to the system. These maintenance activities including tighten and/or replace any loose or missing nuts and bolts on the bullet trap, add additional new rubber media as necessary to rebuild the back stop, and groom the slope to re-establish correct pitch/ angle of back stop. MT2 utilized a TrapVac system in order separate lead from rubber trap material for recycling and to reuse the rubber. It is estimated that MT2 was able to recover approximately 95% of bullets and large lead fragments.
Outcome: The Grantex was re-installed and the impact area groomed according to manufacturer’s requirements. MT2 collected the separated bullet/bullet fragments and placed them in 55-gallon drums and some smaller containers for the club to make available to their members for recycling.
Indoor Operating Range Bi-Annual Maintenance
Denver Police Department, CO
Overview: MT2 performed bi-annual rubber bullet trap clean out of the Denver Police Department indoor gun range to reduce potential of ricochets to the officers and reduce the amount of lead for the protection of the officers. The range is comprised of a rubber backstop bullet containment area of 75’ wide by 25’ tall by 2’ deep and the trap is built up of rubber media 2’ deep on a ¼” steel plate.
MT2 Services: MT2 installed a double containment system prior to starting the work. MT2 also installed a negative air system to increase air flow to the MT2 worker and protect the facility from potential of lead dust. MT2 removed the rubber granules and lead from the trap utilizing MT2’s TrapVac to separate lead from the rubber granules. This continuous process minimized time on-site. The lead collected was a very high value and was recycled to offset project costs. To improve shooter safety, MT2 installed fire retardant to the berm while replacing the rubber granules back onto the range.
Outcome: The City of Denver received an improved range to protect the officers from ricochets and lead dust in the environment.
Commercial Indoor Operating Range Maintenance and Cleanup
The Firing Line, CO
Overview: MT2 performed bi-annual trap clean out of the Firing Line indoor range to improve shooter safety and meet strict regulatory standards.
MT2 Services: MT2 firing range maintenance tasks included: installing a double containment system prior to starting the work to confine the work area and protect the rest of the facility during work activities; installing a negative air system to increase air flow to protect MT2 workers and the facility from potential lead dust; removing rubber granules and lead from the rubber bullet trap; utilizing MT2’s TrapVac’s to separate the lead from rubber granules for lead reclamation and recycling; re-installing rubber back onto the berm to an improved condition; and HEPA vacuuming and decontaminating the work area for final shooting range cleanup. The lead collected was a very high value and was recycled to offset project costs; a certificate of recycling was issued to the Firing Line.
Outcome: Firing Line received an improved range to protect the patrons from potential ricochet hazard and lead dust in the environment. MT2’s proprietary lead recovery systems provided the client with the highest recycle value to off-set project costs.
Indoor Range Closure and Remediation
Denver Police Department, CO
Overview: The City of Denver was closing their old facility and moving to a new facility. The City requested final cleaning of range to allow for demolition.
MT2 Services: MT2 performed a final firing range cleaning including lead reclamation for recycling; removing rubber granules from the rubber bullet trap; and performing final cleaning of the trap. MT2 utilized our proprietary systems to remove the rubber granules and separate the lead. These systems included vacuum units to recover greater than 98% of the lead for recycling to offset project costs. MT2 adhered to a strict schedule to meet the City’s overall demolition schedule. MT2 met this schedule by deploying high volume vacuum units and HEPA vacuums to perform the final cleaning.
Outcome: The City of Denver met their schedule and environmental requirements for closeout of their old trap firing range and could move into their new facility. MT2 met all schedule and safety requirements. MT2 recycled the lead and rubber granules to offset project costs.
Lead Removal and Facility Decontamination
Colorado Division of Wildlife Indoor Firing Range, CO
Overview: MT2 was contracted to perform indoor range lead recovery and facility dismantling/decontamination in preparation of range improvement projects.
MT2 Services: MT2 provided lead decontamination including bullet and water removal from the trap, HEPA vacuum and wipe-down of non-porous surfaces, and ECOBOND® LBP lead treatment of porous surfaces to support less expensive disposal of these materials as non-hazardous waste. MT2 applied ECOBOND® LBP lead stabilization reagent to porous surfaces requiring dismantling/ decontamination in order to bind the lead dust and render the material as non-hazardous.
Outcome: MT2 utilized a TrapVac system to separate lead from rubber trap material for recycling and to reuse rubber. MT2’s lead separation technologies provided a 95% lead recovery.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Seattle Police Dept. N. Precinct Indoor Training Range
Overview: MT2 completed bullet trap lead removal, recycling of lead bullets/bullet fragments, and removal/ replacement of ballistic granulated rubber media at the Seattle Police Department, North Precinct, Police Training Range located at 10049 College Way N, Seattle, WA.
MT2 Services: MT2’s project objectives were to support the Seattle Police Department in mitigating potential physical, occupational, and environmental hazards associated with high concentrations of lead in the range trap; as well as achieving compliance with US EPA and NRA recommended firing range environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Outcome: MT2 range lead maintenance activities included: 1) Separate spent ammunition (lead bullets and bullet fragments) from rubber used in the backstop of the 4 lane firing range, 2) Containerize recovered bullets/bullet fragments for proper recycling, 3) Remove, separate and replace ballistic rubber to the trap to allow for continued use, and 4) Containerize, transport and dispose of wastes created as a result of the operation (e.g. PPE).
Lead Removal and Recycling
Point Blank Florence Firing Range
Overview: MT2 was contracted to support in the mitigation of potential physical, occupational, and environmental hazards associated with high concentrations of lead; as well as achieving compliance with US EPA and NRA recommended firing range environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs).
MT2 Services: MT2 performed lead maintenance at the bullet trap/berm with rubber media. The major lead maintenance work tasks included 1) Lead bullets and bullet fragments were removed and separated from the rubber media within the trap; 2) Recovered lead bullets/bullet fragments were containerized and shipped to an approved lead recycling facility; and 3) MT2 replaced rubber media and provided additional rubber media as needed to the trap to a uniform depth per manufacturers recommendations.
Design/Build, Construction Management, and Lead Reclamation
Pasadena Police Department Indoor Firing Range
Overview: MT2 was contracted to provide firing range lead maintenance at the Department’s indoor shooting range consisting of two bays, a 50-yard, two-lane rifle, and a 25-Yard, ten-lane pistol.
MT2 Services: Design-Build: Preparation of design specifications and plans for “air dam” system to go above the baffle system. Indoor Range Lead Remediation: Cleaning the range to mitigate officer and employee exposure to lead dust within the range. Range Improvements: Application of an epoxy-based sealant to range floors and walls as an additional measure to facilitate future cleaning and further mitigate risks associated with lead dust on an active firing range; maximizing air flow through the range through the establishment of “air dams” above the baffles. Construction Management: Construction supervision and inspection services, testing, shop drawing review, and management services; QA/QC.
Lead Abatement
Montana AFRC Billings, MT
MT2 Sevices: MT2 was contracted to remove portions of the former indoor firing range (IFR) including bullet trap, wall paneling and HVAC ducts; and clean surfaces (ceilings, floors and walls) of lead dust at approximately 3,000 square feet (ft2) of the Billings National Guard Readiness Center. Areas to be cleaned included the former IFR, IFR entryway, mechanical room and the adjoining HVAC systems.
Outcome: MT2 utilized a TrapVac system to separate lead from rubber trap material for recycling and to reuse rubber. MT2’s lead separation technologies provided a 95% lead recovery.
Lead Maintenance
Kent Police Dept. Police Indoor Firing Range, WA
Overview: MT2 was contracted to perform lead reclamation and recycling at the granular rubber trap range.
MT2 Services: MT2 range lead maintenance activities included: 1) Separate spent ammunition (lead bullets and bullet fragments) from rubber used in the backstop of the 4 lane firing range, 2) Containerize recovered bullets/bullet fragments for proper recycling, 3) Remove, separate and replace ballistic rubber to the trap to allow for continued use, and 4) Containerize, transport and dispose of wastes created as a result of the operation (e.g. PPE).
Outcome: Additional tasks included replacing rubber as needed and the management/disposal of hazardous waste generated from the project.
