Some local fire departments have controlled burns or disposal programs for old or expired flares. Contact your community​ for more information.

The Cleveland Fire Department Fire Training Academy may accept accept flares for training in controlled burns. Call (216) 664-6880.

Also, the Cuyahoga Community College Fire Training Academy may accept flares for training in controlled burns. Call (216) 987-5076.

The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that you dispose of flares at your local fire department or contact your closest Coast Guard station and ask if they hold flare training/demonstration days for the public. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is also an option for disposing of flares in a controlled burn setting.

Marine and road flares are not accepted in the Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Program.