smithy09 50 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Had a good cleanout of the attic during lockdown and found 2 containers of old flares. Anyone know where you dispose of them (Apart from NY eve..). I tried the fire brigade but they're not interested.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 249 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Coastguard used to take them, not sure anymore? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 OK. Would there be anyone manning Browns Bay you reckon? Might trot down and see.. Cheers mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terry B 70 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hand unwanted or expired flares into either your local police station, the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre or your marine retailer that collects expired flares (like Burnsco). Just copied that off a website - might pay to let your fingers do the walking before getting in the car though......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithy09 50 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Thanks Terry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gisywaterboy 3 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Burnsco at Gulf Harbour take them, presumably the other Burnscoes do too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rangi1 49 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Slight thread drift, but how do you dispose of an Epirb whose battery has long "expired" but still shows charge when you check the test button? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marinheiro 352 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 37 minutes ago, Rangi1 said: Slight thread drift, but how do you dispose of an Epirb whose battery has long "expired" but still shows charge when you check the test button? https://beacons.org.nz/BeaconDisposal.aspx or open it up, cut the battery out for safe disposal and into the rubbish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
eruptn 90 Posted May 5, 2020 Share Posted May 5, 2020 Then donate it to your yacht clubs Heath and Safety Officer as a training aid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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