Everyone knows the first rule of owning guns: safety first. That means while handling, cleaning, operating, and even throwing away.
40% of households in the US have at least one firearm in the house. Improperly storing and handling your guns and ammo can lead to accidental shootings. There are an average of 623 accidental shootings per year that result in around 461 deaths of all ages. That’s a statistic we can all do our part in to decrease.
Proper gun care also involves proper gun disposal. Here, we’re going to go over the proper ways to dispose of guns and ammunition.
No. Do not, under any circumstances, throw your gun into the trash.
Do not throw ammunition into the trash either, even the spent rounds.
It’s against the law and very dangerous for you, your family, the trash collectors, and the general public. Guns and ammo are considered explosive hazards and improperly handling them can be very dangerous,
If the guns or ammo explode in the truck or the landfill, that will pose a huge safety risk.
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Every police department in any city should have the capabilities to accept firearms and ammo and dispose of them properly. They will be able to walk you through the process of bringing in your guns and any administrative information you’ll need to share.
There are many options, depending on your local laws. In many places, you may be able to trade in your gun with the retailer you bought it from for store credit. You might even be able to find resale shops that will give you cash.
The National Center for Unwanted Firearms accepts all firearms and works to promote responsible disposal and repurposing of guns. All you have to do is fill out their contact form, they send you a box, shipping label, and instructions, and then you send it in.
You may also be able to bring a large quantity of unused ammo and firearms to organizations that specifically repurpose decommissioned guns, such as Raw Tools.
When handling any kind of weapon, firearm, or ammunition, all we want is for you, your family, and your community to be safe. There aren’t any one-and-done solutions to firearm disposal, however, owning and operating a firearm is a big responsibility that requires your care and attention even after you’re done with the gun.
So while we at Discount Dumpster aren’t exactly the right place to send your old firearms and ammunition, we are happy to help any time you need guidance on proper disposal.
Our dumpsters can take on typical household and construction waste, like drywall, windows, roofing materials, as well as old junk and small appliances. So if you’re preparing for a move or just cleaning out your house, we’ve got a dumpster rental that’s right for you.
We are committed to responsible waste disposals, in all areas, and we work with local landfills to make sure that your waste is handled properly to keep our community safe and healthy.
Give us a call today for a free quote!
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