How to Dispose of Marine Flares

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For up-to-date information when you are preparing to dispose of flares consult Boating BC

Check flares regularly to make sure they are in good condition and not expired.

Rules for safe disposal of marine flares

  • It’s against the law to use flares in a non-emergency situation.
  • Don’t put flares in the garbage, dump at sea or anywhere else the public could come across them.
  • The following Victoria area locations accept marine flares
    • Pacific Coast Liferaft
      Email: info@liferaft.ca
      Phone: (250) 360-1573
      Address: 2-956 Devonshire Road, Victoria
      Notes: Accepts all brands of marine flares for a fee.
    • Trotac Marine
      Email: online@trotac.ca
      Phone: (250) 386-2341
      Address: 370 Gorge Rd. East, Victoria
      Notes: Contact for details.
    • All Bay Marine
      Email: allbaymarine@shaw.ca
      Phone: (250) 656-0153
      Address: 2204 Harbour Rd, Sidney
      Notes: Contact for details.