Department of Solid Waste Management

We're back for Year 3 of our Boat Flare Collection Program; this pilot program represents a joint effort between Solid Waste Management, OC Fire Academy, and the OC Fire Marshals.

The program was devised in response to public concerns over flares (typically, residents have been told to bring them to fire depts. or the Coast Guard; both options no longer accept or desire flares.)

Now offering Spring, Summer and Fall dates so you can safely dispose of expired marine flares year-round.

?? Registration is required. Fill out the form and let us know what you’re bringing: https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/frmBoatFlareDisposal.aspx

Let’s make every season a safe one on the water. ??

Ocean County Training Center located at 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown, NJ

Acceptable Materials Include Red Hand-held, Parachute, Red Meteor, Orange Smoke Signals, and Floating Orange Smoke.

Unacceptable Materials Include: Road Flares, Electronic Flares, Plastic Flare Launchers, and/or Other Explosives.
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