Expired Flares Information

Disposal

All marine distress signal flares have a limited life and should be replaced before their expiry date, which should be stamped on the side of each flare, but since these flares are classified as an explosive, they MUST NOT be disposed of in general household waste.

They must be disposed of in the special collection bins provided by the Queensland Department of Transport at various locations which you can find HERE.

We have a registered disposal bin at the Marine Rescue Bribie Island base, so just drop your expired or unwanted flares off at our base at Marine Parade, Bellara and they will be safely disposed of.

You can also drop off expired EPIRBs for recycling, but PLEASE ensure they are deregistered first by visiting AMSA HERE.