Flares 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.