Collect all your unwanted marine flares and bring them to our event to dispose of safely and for free in Oakland on Sunday, November 3, 2024. To secure your spot, please make an appointment using the form below. The event address will be sent to you in the confirmation email. Space is limited, so we recommend registering early. The event is only for recreational boaters who berth a boat or live in Alameda County. Items from commercial craft, businesses or organizations will not be accepted.
The Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program is conducting this event in partnership with the California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission California Boating Clean and Green Program, and the California Product Stewardship Council.
Make an Appointment
To book an appointment, select your language then select an available time, submit your information*, and click complete. We will send you an email confirmation with more details.
*Your information will be kept confidential and will only be used by Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste Program and StopWaste to improve our services and programming.
Prepare for your Appointment
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Transport flares safely. Keep in original packaging or protect from movement. Assure any ignition device is covered or taped in place.
- Stay in your vehicle. It is state law. Please place items in an unlocked trunk or back cargo space.
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Bring proof of residence or marina membership to the event. If you don't have proof of a marina membership, and your driver’s license doesn't have an Alameda County address, please show proof of residency by bringing a recent utility bill or a copy of a rental or ownership agreement.
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For more information call 800-606-6606 or email HHW@acgov.org.
Acceptable Items:
- Hand-held flares
- Aerial flares
- Smoke signals
- For military type, damaged, decayed, very old or very large items call 800-606-6606, or e-mail HHW@acgov.org for options.
Prohibited Items:
- Other hazardous waste such as paint, batteries and oil. For details about other hazardous waste call 800-606-6606 or click here.
- Items from commercial craft, businesses or organizations will not be accepted.