Over 300 unwanted marine pyrotechnic were handed-
Some of the out-
Since 2005 it has been an offence to dump pyrotechnics in household rubbish, garden waste or public litter bins as they can cause extensive damage to refuse collection facilities and may injure persons who come into contact with them.
It is also unlawful to dump them at sea or set them off either for practice or as fireworks.
Neither should they be abandoned at coastguard, RNLI or police stations as they may be picked up by children who could be seriously injured or killed as a result.
Ultimately, the responsibility for the safe disposal of expired flares rests with their owner.
Hundreds of out-
3 September 2018