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Old 09 September 2011, 19:58   #1
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Disposal of Time Expired Flares
Appreciate its local to Hampshire but may be of benefit to Solent RIBbers

Opportunity to dispose of your TEP's safely and relatively cheaply !!!!

Hampshire flare amnesty offers a chance to learn about water safety - East Hampshire - The News
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Old 09 September 2011, 21:25   #2
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relatively cheaply !!!!
Goood Idea!

But!

Depends on how many flares you've got to dispose of
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Old 09 September 2011, 22:15   #3
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Considering that shops selling batteries (which are relatively harmless for disposal) have to offer to take them back when out of date / finished with... I am amazed that there is no equivalent requirement with flares which are potentially lethal...

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Old 10 September 2011, 16:07   #4
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£1 a flare !!!

Have a look here:

What to do with out-of-date or damaged flares : Directgov - Travel and transport

I live near Bristol and have a few that need disposal but have nothing local
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I thought most good chandlers will take flares back free of charge when you buy a new set from them - there is over 100% mark up on pyrotechnics...

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there is over 100% mark up on pyrotechnics...
Hmmm, not so sure about that.
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