Free marine flare disposal service starts in November
Bega Valley boat owners with marine flares past their use-by-date are encouraged to use a mobile flare collection service starting this month.
Marine flares present a significant safety risk if not disposed of correctly.
7 November 2024
Bega Valley boat owners with marine flares past their use-by-date are encouraged to use a mobile flare collection service starting this month.
The free Transport for NSW service provides a safe way for boat owners to keep within flare ownership laws.
Marine flares present a risk for boat users if kept beyond their use-by-date. Most expire within three years and state penalties apply if they are not replaced before they expire.
An incident last year at the Merimbula Waste and Recycling Centre resulted in a fire and temporary closure of the site when an incorrectly discarded marine flare ignited.
Transport for NSW will be setting up collection points at the following places in November, January and April.
Bermagui harbour boat ramp, Lamont Street
Friday, 15 November 2024 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Friday, 10 January 2025 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Thursday, 17 April 2025 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Kianinny Bay boat ramp, Kianinny St, Tathra
Friday, 15 November 2024 - 12:30pm to 2pm
Friday, 10 January 2025 - 12:30pm to 2pm
Thursday, 17 April 2025 - 12:30pm to 2pm
Merimbula boat ramp, Arthur Kaine Drive
Friday, 15 November 2024 - 10am to 11:30am
Friday, 10 January 2025 - 10am to 11:30am
Thursday, 17 April 2025 - 10am to 11:30am
Quarantine Bay boat ramp, Quarantine Bay Road, Eden
Friday, 15 November 2024 - 7:30am to 9am
Friday, 10 January 2025 - 7:30am to 9am
Thursday, 17 April 2025 - 7:30am to 9am
It is an offence to set off flares, except in an emergency. For more information, visit the Service NSW website.
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