Boaters

Old fuel, expired flares, and lead acid batteries are common hazardous materials found on boats that require proper disposal.  Never put flares in the trash because they can start fires.  Coast Guard regulations prohibit discharging flares except in an emergency.  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has produced an informative brochure on flares and clean boater habits.  You can read or print this document by clicking the following link.

FDEP Flare Brochure

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Caring for your boat often requires using a variety of powerful cleaning agents, repair substances, and coatings.  All of these materials are accepted through the SWA's HHW program.

For more information on clean boating, check out the FDEP's Clean Marina Program.

 

Boat Disposal Information

Entire boats can be disposed in the landfill after, of course, all of the hazardous materials have been removed.  The following procedures are in place:

• Boats are accepted only at the landfill.
• For liability reasons, the SWA will not unload boats from trailers or any vehicle.  The customer will be allowed to tie off to a piece of equipment and pull out from under the boat.
• All hazardous materials, such as fuel, batteries, and flares must be removed by the owner or hauler prior to disposal.  The SWA will accept the removed materials at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
• Built-in fuel tanks must be accessible for inspection.
• All boats will be inspected for hazardous materials (fiberglass is not a hazardous material) before being admitted to the landfill.
• SWA Hazardous Waste Services staff will inspect boats at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility M-F from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Landfill Operations staff will perform inspections outside of these hours.

If you have any questions about boat disposal at the SWA, please call Hazardous Waste Services at (561) 687-1100 or email us.