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

Special Drop-Off event held October 16-November 2, 2024.                                                                   

Bring your flares during the dates and timeframes listed below:

• Wed, October 16, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Thur, October 17, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Fri, October 18, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Sat, October 19, 2024 9AM-4PM

 

• Wed, October 23, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Thur, October 24, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Fri, October 25, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Sat, October 26, 2024 9AM-4PM

 

• Wed, October 30, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Thur, October 31, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Fri, November 1, 2024 9AM-4PM
• Sat, November 2, 2024 9AM-4PM

 

LOCATION

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 residents of West Contra Costa County.

 

DISCOUNTED REUSABLE FLARES

If you are a resident of West Contra Costa County, get a discount on a reusable marine flare at this customized link below:

https://siriussignal.com/cpsc-west-contra-costa-county/

 

RESOURCES

LINK TO EVENT POSTCARD (TO COME)

 

 

*Proof of residence is required.

 

 

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