Services
Lead shot reclamation.
Windmill Enterprises LLC reclaims shot from trap, skeet and sporting clays ranges. The reclaimed shot is recycled, the revenue is shared with the range owner, and there is no charge for our services.
Outdoor trap, skeet & sporting clays
Shot Reclamation
Years of trap, skeet and sporting clays leave a substantial deposit of lead in the soil of the shot fall zone. We bring in state-of-the-art equipment, separate the shot from the soil on site, and grade the field as good as or better than it was before. The reclaimed shot is recycled, and the revenue is shared with the range owner. There is no charge for our services.
What that covers
- Trap, skeet and sporting clays fields
- On-site separation — the soil stays on your property
- The field is graded as good as or better than it was before
- Most ranges back in operation in under two weeks
- The reclaimed shot is recycled and the revenue shared with the club
Alongside shot reclamation
Bullet Reclamation
When a club’s rifle or pistol range is on the same property, we can recover the bullets as well while we are on site. We have handled bullet recovery for indoor and outdoor facilities since 2014 — backstops, berms, bullet traps and impact areas. The same approach applies: purpose-built equipment, an experienced crew, and a share of the recovered lead’s value paid to the facility.
What that covers
- Indoor backstops and bullet traps
- Outdoor berms and impact areas
- Recovered lead is removed from the property
- Coordinated around your range calendar
Terms
How the club’s share is determined.
Three factors determine what a club receives.
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The price of lead
Lead is a traded commodity and its price moves daily. Payment reflects the market price when the material is sold.
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The amount recovered
Measured on completion. Payment is based on the amount actually recovered, not a projection.
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Your percentage
From 20% to 50%, based on terrain, vegetation, lead concentration and the size of the job. Set in writing before work is scheduled.
Payment is made within 30 days of completion.
Process
What a project involves.
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Initial conversation
A conversation with the owner about your range: how long it has been in use, the number of fields, and the terrain. Most questions are answered at this stage.
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Soil sampling
Before anything is scheduled, the club collects a soil sample from the shot fall zone, following our instructions. If the results are good, Windmill Enterprises will do a full site assessment. The result shows whether there is enough lead for the project to be viable.
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On-site work
Setup and breakdown each take a single day. Work is scheduled around the club calendar, and most ranges are back in operation within two weeks.
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Payment
Payment is made within 30 days of completion, based on the amount recovered.