Lead Shot Recovery Systems in Action – Supporting
Sustainable Shooting Facilities
See The Green Machine In Action
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Updated 25 February 2026 because the above film is archival footage of an early-generation
lead shot recovery unit known as the “Green Machine”.
Please note that The LEAD Group is a charity running an independent
information service as well as the Lead Safe World Project of which Green
Range and Lead Pro Aus is a Lead Safe Partner as of 2026.
Lead Pro Pty Ltd operates specialised surface lead recovery equipment designed
specifically for use on clay target shooting ranges throughout Australia.
Lead shot accumulation is an inevitable by-product of clay target shooting. Without
management, spent shot can migrate into soils and waterways over time. Responsible
recovery programs form a key part of long-term environmental stewardship for shooting
facilities.
Our Recovery Systems
Lead Pro’s recovery fleet includes purpose-built “Lead Miner” machines, custom
manufactured in Wisconsin, USA and imported into Australia. These machines replaced
earlier recovery technology – the “Green Machine” shown in the video in LEAD Action News
vol 7 no 1 - that was decommissioned in 2014 as part of a transition to more advanced
systems.
The Lead Miner units are engineered to:
• Recover a high percentage of surface lead shot
• Minimise operator exposure
• Reduce manual handling
• Efficiently bag and prepare recovered lead for licensed recycling
Recovered lead is processed and returned to approved recycling channels.
Supporting Industry Responsibility
Australia has hundreds of clay target shooting clubs operating across metropolitan and
regional areas. Sustainable operation requires:
• Responsible lead recovery programs
• Ongoing surface management
• Environmental risk mitigation
• Collaboration between clubs, regulators and specialist contractors
Lead Pro Aus Pty Ltd works nationally with clubs and governing bodies to assist in
maintaining safer and more environmentally responsible facilities.
Our approach focuses on practical, long-term solutions that support both the sport and
environmental protection.
For further information regarding lead recovery services in Australia:
Director: Craig Mitchell
Sharon Mitchell : Chief Operating
Officer
office@leadproaus.com.au
www.leadproaus.com.au
www.greenrange.com.au/leadpro
See the Volcano Art Prize 2026 Video
showing ShotStop Shooting Curtain
System and Lead Pro Aus “Lead
Miner” machine collecting spent lead
ammunition (for later recycling) from
shooting range soil, at https://volcanoartprize.com/portfolio-item/green-range-and-lead-
pro-aus/