An apparatus for electrochemical ammunition disposal and material recovery, the apparatus comprises: a vessel for holding an acidic aqueous solution: an anode at least partially immersed in the acidic aqueous solution: physically separated from the anode, a movable cathode at least partially immersed in the aqueous solution, wherein the movable cathode in a first position has a first surface which is not-immersed in the aqueous solution: a cleaning implement to remove material on the first surface of the cathode; and a power supply for applying a voltage between the anode and the cathode.