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Free marine flare disposal service visits the shire in November

Boat owners with marine flares past their use-by-date are encouraged to use a mobile flare collection service coming to the Bega Valley in November.

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Marine flares present a significant safety risk if not disposed of correctly.

31 October 2023

Boat owners with marine flares past their use-by-date are encouraged to use a mobile flare collection service coming to the Bega Valley in November.

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 in June at the Merimbula Waste Transfer Station 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 March.

Bermagui harbour boat ramp, Lamont Street

Friday, 17 November 2023
15:30 to 17:30

Friday, 5 January 2024
15:30 to 17:30

Thursday, 28 March 2024
15:30 to 17:30

Kianinny Bay boat ramp, Kianinny St, Tathra

Friday, 17 November 2023
12:30 to 14:00

Friday, 5 January 2024
12:30 to 14:00

Thursday, 28 March 2024
12:30 to 14:00

Merimbula boat ramp, Arthur Kaine Drive

Friday, 17 November 2023
10:00 to 11:30am

Friday, 5 January 2024
10:00 to 11:30am

Thursday, 28 March 2024
10:00 to 11:30am

Quarantine Bay boat ramp, Quarantine Bay Road, Eden

Friday, 17 November 2023
7:30 to 9:00am

Friday, 5 January 2024
7:30 to 9:00am

Thursday, 28 March 2024
7:30 to 9:00am

It is an offence to set off flares, except in an emergency. For more information, visit the Service NSW website.

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