The California Coastal Commission recently advised us of a Marine Flare Collection event in Dana Point. See the information below. Many of you have been wanting this for some time, so please take advance of it!
MARINE FLARE COLLECTION EVENT
Attention boaters! Save the date for a free Marine Flare Collection Event in Dana Point Harbor.
WHEN: Saturday, August 27 in Dana Point Harbor (7 am to 1 pm)
WHERE: Dana Point Harbor
34555 Casitas Pl. Dana Point, CA 92629
(Cross Streets Dana Point Harbor & Casitas)
DETAILS: Participants will need to bring expired flares to the event. Upon arrival, staff will retrieve items directly from the trunks of vehicles. Orange County Waste & Recycling will also welcome walk-up disposal near the restrooms by the marina. OC Health Care Agency will be onsite promoting their Free Bilge Pad Exchange Program. Participants will receive free boater kit and flare discount coupons courtesy of California State Parks and California Coastal Commission.
Bring unwanted or expired marine flares and smoke signals.
ACCEPTED: Hand-held flares aerial flares smoke signals.
NOT ACCEPTED: Electronic flares, military flares, any other hazardous waste such as paint, oil, e-waste or batteries.
