Marine flares contain hazardous and toxic chemicals that pose risks to human health and our environment. A special FREE collection event for unwanted and expired flares is being held for boaters and residents* of West Contra Costa County. Cities include: El Cerrito, Hercules, Pinole, San Pablo, Richmond, El Sobrante, Kensington, Crockett, Port Costa, Rodeo, and unincorporated West Contra Costa County.

 

TYPES OF MARINE FLARES THAT WILL BE ACCEPTED

These are the types of marine flares that will be accepted during this event:

1. Hand-held flares
2. Aerial flares
3. Smoke signals

 

WHEN

Bring your flares anytime during the dates and timeframes listed below (drop-off available during the hours open at the HHW facility):

• Wed, October 5, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Thu, October 6, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Fri, October 7, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Sat, October 8, 2022 9AM-4PM

• Wed, October 12, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Thu, October 13, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Fri, October 14, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Sat, October 15, 2022 9AM-4PM

• Wed, October 19, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Thu, October 20, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Fri, October 21, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Sat, October 22, 2022 9AM-4PM

• Wed, October 26, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Thu, October 27, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Fri, October 28, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Sat, October 29, 2022 9AM-4PM

• Wed, November 2, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Thu, November 3, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Fri, November 4, 2022 9AM-4PM
• Sat, November 5, 2022 9AM-4PM

 

WHERE

Bring your expired and unwanted flares to this location:

West Contra Costa County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility

101 Pittsburg Avenue, Richmond, CA 94801

 

COST

This is a free collection event. There is no cost to you.

 

RESOURCES

LINK TO EVENT POSTCARD

 

 

*Proof of residence is required.

 

 

Event organized in partnership with the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), and funded by the CalRecycle HD-37 Grant.