Where to dispose of old, expired flares?

malibu4u

Does anyone know whats best to do with flares that are out of date? I do not know very much about boating but have a few flares which came with a small secondhand boat and I want to dispose of them in a safe, environmentally friendly manner. Thanks in advance.

fergal.b

3 August 2007
The Department of the Marine and Natural Resources wishes to announce the establishment of a scheme for the safe disposal of TIME-EXPIRED PYROTECHNICS (TEP)s. Individuals or organisations may bring expired pyrotechnics to the chandlers listed below, where they will in turn be transported to the army for safe disposal. The following points should be noted when bringing TEPs to the listed chandlers:

(1) Expired pyrotechnics should be handled with due care and diligence. Every

effort should be made to avoid any action that might cause fire or explosion.

(2) Misfired or faulty pyrotechnics should not be returned with TEPs. Where pyrotechnics are suspected of being in a dangerous condition the Gardai should be notified.

(3) TEPs should be contained in a paper or plastic bag which in turn should be

stored in a strong cardboard box.

(4) When transporting TEPs packages must be securely stowed to prevent movement during transport. No matches or other goods should be carried in the vehicle.

(5) There should be no smoking when handling or transporting TEPs.

List of Chandler Companies where time-expired pyrotechnics (TEPs) can be brought.

Clare
Derg Marine,
Killaloe,
Co. Clare.

Tel: (061) 376364

Fax: (061) 376205



Cork
C.H. Marine Ltd.,
Glandore, Unit 4,
Frankfield Ind. Est.,
Frankfield Road
Co. Cork.,

Tel: (028) 33257 Cork.
Fax: (028) 33634

Tel: (021) 4315700
Fax: (021) 4316160



Midleton Marine Ltd.,
Union Chandlery Ltd.,
Marine Centre,
Andersons Quay,
Carrigtohill, Cork.

Tel: (021) 271643
Tel: (021) 883637
Fax: (021)273426
Fax: (021) 883553



Donegal
Atlantic Marine Supplies,
Donegal Road,
Killybegs,
Co. Donegal

Tel: (073) 31440



Dublin
OSullivan (Marine Ltd.) Solas Marine Services,
Black Church Business Park,
Drydocks,
Naas Road,
Alexandria Road,
Rathcoole,
Dublin 1.
Co. Dublin.
Tel: (01) 2820323
Tel: (01) 4580600

Western Marine Ltd.,
Bulloch Harbour,
Dalkey,
Co. Dublin.
Tel: (01) 2800321
Fax: (01 2800327

Any enquiries concerning TEP's should be addressed to Maritime Safety Directorate - Tel: 01-6782000; Fax: 01-6620774

Maritime Safety Directorate,
Department of Transport
Leeson Lane,
Dublin 2.

calnand

I think you can bring them to a rnli or coast guard station as well.

fergal.b

I'm not sure about the RNLI they do sometimes have a flare amnesty where you can bring them to certain stations that have a facility to hold them and someone who can handle them.
What ever you do ring the place you are bring them to first to let them know you are coming don't just walk in and plonk a shopping bag of them on the counter :eek: you might be the only one left in the shop




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Pigeon Reaper

Irish Coast Guard stations cannot take time expired pyrotechnics. Fergals suggestion is the best option if you want to dispose of them.