Marine Flare Collection Event

WHERE: Newmark’s Yacht Centre
761 Peninsula Road
Wilmington, CA, 90744

This is a drive-through event.
Please place marine flares in trunk
of vehicle. Maximum weight of
flares per vehicle: 30 lbs
E-flare and West Marine coupons
available while supplies last.
Free CA Boater Kit vouchers are
available to all who participate.

ELIGIBILITY
Residence, business, or berth
boat must be within Los Angeles County.
Proof of eligibility is required. (i.e., license, registration, or slip fee.)
Why should you dispose marine flares safely?
• Pyrotechnic flares are classified as 1.4 explosives by the DOT
• Unexploded expired marine flares are a health & safety hazard
• Many contain perchlorates, a known hazard to the environment

Why should you dispose marine flares safely?
Pyrotechnic flares are classified as 1.4 explosives by the DOT
Unexploded expired marine flares are a health & safety hazard
Many contain perchlorates, a known hazard to the environment

ACCEPTED
Hand-held flares
Aerial flares
Smoke signals

NOT ACCEPTED
Electronic flares or electronics
Military type flares
Any other hazardous waste
such as paint, batteries, and oil

For other electronic or hazardous
waste, please call the City of L.A.
Bureau of Sanitation Hotline
number at (800) 773-2489 to
get more information on local
S.A.F.E. Centers.