BOAT FLARE DISPOSAL DO NOT DROP OFF AT THE FIREHOUSE

We are pleased to announce our 2026 Spring Boat Flare Disposal Event; a joint effort between Solid Waste Management, OC Fire Academy, and the OC Fire Marshals. The program was devised in response to public concerns over flares (typically, residents have been told to bring them to fire depts. or the Coast Guard; both options no longer accept or desire flares.)

The event will take place on June 17, August 19, and October 21 from 1 PM-2PM. at the Ocean County Fire Academy located at 200 Volunteer Way, Waretown; registrations are required.

Flares will be accepted from Ocean County Residents and recreational boaters. Flares from marinas, businesses, etc., will not be accepted, but we encourage you to direct your customers to us.

Acceptable Materials Include Red Hand-held, Parachute, Red Meteor, Orange Smoke Signals, and Floating Orange Smoke.

Unacceptable Materials Include Road Flares, Electronic Flares, Plastic Flare Launchers, and/or Other Explosives.

Residents can register here: https://www.co.ocean.nj.us/OC/SolidWaste/frmBoatFlareDisposal.aspx

Over the past three years, this program has helped safely collect and properly dispose of more than 5,150 marine flares, keeping hazardous materials out of our waste stream and protecting the health of Barnegat Bay and our coastal communities.

Thank you!

Tanara Hall | Environmental Specialist II| County Clean Communities Coordinator| Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management | 129 Hooper Ave, Toms River, NJ 08754 |Office: 732-506-5047 ext 3132 | Outreach Phone: 732-732-3066 | Website co.ocean.nj.us/recycle | Social Media @ocrecycles