{"id":173905,"date":"2024-10-10T00:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T04:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wasteadvantagemag.com\/?p=173905"},"modified":"2024-10-10T00:04:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T04:04:45","slug":"multiple-coastal-jurisdictions-partner-with-state-on-expired-marine-flare-collection-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wasteadvantagemag.com\/multiple-coastal-jurisdictions-partner-with-state-on-expired-marine-flare-collection-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Multiple Coastal Jurisdictions Partner with State on Expired Marine Flare Collection Events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alameda County, Del Norte County, West Contra Costa County, Marin County, the City of Morro Bay, the Port of LA, the Port of San Diego, and the Make the Electronic Marine Flare Switch<\/em> campaign have partnered with CalRecycle, and the California State Parks and Coastal Commission\u2019s California Boating Clean and Green Program to collect expired marine flares and educate residents about marine flare management safety, including the advantages of reusable distress signals, to protect California communities and the local environment.<\/p>\n

Residents and boaters berthing their boats in Alameda County, Del Norte County, Humboldt County, West Contra Costa County, Marin County, the City of Morro Bay, the Port of LA, and the Port of San Diego can take their expired marine flares to their county\u2019s designated marine flare collection events in the fall. Only expired marine flares from residents and boaters berthing their boats in the covered areas will be accepted. No marine flares from commercial craft or an organization nor other forms of household hazardous waste (HHW) will be accepted during the special event. Proof of residence or eligibility is required (i.e., license, registration, or slip fee). See details below or visit www.calpsc.org\/marineflareswitchcampaign<\/a> for more event details.<\/p>\n

Southern California<\/strong><\/p>\n