Retrospective coverage for October 24, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
Boat owners had an Oct. 24 opportunity to turn in expired marine flares under a collection program advertised by the Port of San Diego. The event was scheduled for 8 a.m.–noon in the northeast parking lot of the Shelter Island Boat Launch, near Bali Hai. Port notice
The port partnered with the California Product Stewardship Council, California State Parks, California Coastal Commission and Arcwood Environmental. The notice specified that commercial flares would not be accepted.
Participants were offered one electronic signal flare per vehicle while supplies lasted. The port described the exchange as a way to move away from single-use flares containing hazardous chemicals.
The announced collection location was 2210 Shelter Island Drive. The program focused on disposing of expired emergency-signaling equipment through an organized collection rather than treating it as ordinary trash.