Flare Collection
Latest Information visit MAST: Flares – Marine and Safety Tasmania (mast.tas.gov.au)
- Flares should be stored where they are accessible and remain dry. The storage area should be clearly marked;
- Read the instructions on distress flares carefully to ensure familiarity with the method of operation. Different brands of signals have different methods of ignition;
- Ensure passengers also know how to ignite them;
- Check the expiry date and to replace any out-of-date product;
- Out of date flares must not be placed into general municipality rubbish collections. This can cause fires at collection points and cause injury to workers;
| Waters | Flare Requirement |
|---|---|
| Smooth Waters | Recommended |
| Partially Smooth Waters (Sheltered Waters) |
2 x Red Hand Flares 2 x Orange Smoke Flares |
| Open and Coastal Waters | 2 x Red Hand Flares 2 x Orange Smoke Flares 2 x Red Parachute Rockets |
Collection points for out-of-date flares are now provided by the following municipal waste stations (As of June 2021 – Refer to MAST Website):
North West
- Circular Head Council – White Hills Transfer Station, Bass Highway Smithton
- Devonport City Council – Waste Transfer Station, Bay Drive, Spreyton
- Waratah–Wynyard Council – Waste Transfer Station, Goldie Street, Wynyard
- West Coast Council – Strahan Works Depot, Harvey Street, Strahan
- Burnie City Council – Waste Management Centre, Mooreville Road, Mooreville
North / North East
- Dorset Council – Scottsdale Waste Transfer Station, Bridport Road, Jetsonville
- Break O Day Council – Waste Transfer Station, Eagle Street, St Helens
- Launceston City Council – Waste Transfer Station, Cavalry Road, Mowbray
- Meander Valley – Waste Transfer Station, Cluan Road, Westbury
- West Tamar Council – Waste Transfer Station, Biloo Street, Exeter
- Georgetown Council – Georgetown Waste Transfer Station, Mount George Road, Georgetown
South / East
- Clarence City Council – Mornington Park Waste Transfer Station – Mornington Road, Mornington
- Glenorchy City Council – Jackson Street Waste Management Centre
- Hobart City Council– McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre – McRobies Road, South Hobart
- Huon Valley Council – Southbridge Waste Transfer Station – Huon Highway, Huonville
- Kingborough Council – Kingborough Waste Services – Channel Highway, Baretta
- Glamorgan Spring Bay Council – Orford Waste Transfer Station – Tasman Highway Orford
- Tasman Council – 1713 Main Road, Nubeena, TAS, 7184
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