FOI002466 FOI Waste Strategy/Environmental Protection

Freedom of Information request: Unitary Authority Procedures for Ammunition Disposal and Regulation
This FOI is intended to clarify the processes, points of contact, and public information provided by the County Council regarding the safe and legal disposal of ammunition within its jurisdiction.
1.      What legislation is used to regulate and enforce the disposal of ammunition?
2.      Which specific body is responsible for the actual disposal of live ammunition?
3.      What methods are available for the disposal of live, out of date or misfired ammunition?
4.      What methods are available for the disposal of spent ammunition? (Such as metal casings and shotgun cartridges)
5.      Have there been any incidents in the last 5 years where live, out of date or misfired ammunition have been found or taken to waste facilities for disposal?
6.      Have there been any incidents in the last 5 years where spent shotgun cartridges have been found or taken to waste facilities for disposal?
7.      Do you have capacity to dispose of live ammunition?
8.      If not and it was brought to a waste facility you manage, how would you arrange its disposal?
9.      Do you have capacity to dispose of spent and fired ammunition?
10. If not and it was brought to a waste facility you manage, how would you arrange its disposal?
11. Do you have capacity to dispose of spent shotgun cartridges?
12. If not and it was brought to a waste facility you manage, how would you arrange its disposal?
13. Can members of the public recycle spent shotgun cartridges at your recycling facilities?
14. Can members of the public recycle spent ammunition at your waste and recycling facilities – such as lead or brass shell casings?
15.  Are there designated drop-off points where small quantities of ammunition can be safely surrendered in your area?
16. Have you received any complaints or enquiries in the last 5 years regarding ammunition disposal?
17.  Are you aware the Environment Agency advises that small quantities of shotgun cartridges can be disposed of via domestic general waste? Do you know what these quantities are?
18.  Any other comments on ammunition disposal and potential impact on waste in your area