Disposing of Expired Flares

[JustJames]

Does anybody have any recommendation for disposal of expired flares?

 

There is a NSW/RMS site that lists sites and locations.  I'm OK with getting to several of the sites, but not so great at travelling back in time to the dates listed.  My time travel works in one direction only.

 

Are there any alternate ways of disposing of old flares, or do I just need to find a soccer fan and hand them to him?

[Mike Sydney]

@JustJames looks like you need to wait another six weeks or so for the collections to start up again

Flare collection is no longer available at service centres or maritime sites. The mobile collection program will commence again in November 2023.

from. -https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/waterways-safety-and-rules/lifejackets-and-safety-equipment/flare-disposal

[JustJames]

Thanks @Mike Sydney

 

I'll stop looking for soccer matches then.

[Mike Sydney]

24 minutes ago, JustJames said:

Thanks @Mike Sydney

 

I'll stop looking for soccer matches then.

@Bennyg78 will probably need them come the grand final if Cleary’s form continues much longer !

[Fab1]

Give them to the braindead muppets a few houses up from me to add to their New Years Eve firework collection.

[noelm]

Most places like Coast Guard/Marine Rescue and Fire Brigade hold flare “days” at local ramps or stations, you just have to keep an eye out for when there’s one near you, I have a set to dispose of at the moment too.

[mrsswordfisherman]

I have contacted my connection and will post details. Thanks @Mike Sydney for posting the pause of the collection program. 

Here is a video regarding Use of Flares for any member who wants to review

 

[Juzzbott]

In Vic you can take expired flares to Police Stations and they can dispose of them. Not sure if it's the same in NSW.