On Your Boat
General Practices:
- Place an oil absorbing sponge in the bilge to remove oil.
- Use non-toxic detergent, elbow grease, and a scrub brush to clean the hull. Products that remove stains or make the boat shine can be toxic.
- Review any regulations prohibiting the use of boat paints containing tributyl tin. Copper-based additives may be less toxic but can still pollute.
- For live-aboards, hook up to a community sewage collection system.
- Reduce shore erosion in streams, rivers, and inlets by slowing down and decreasing the boat's wake.
Disposal of Materials:
- Vacuum boat scrapings and take the bag to the Stanislaus County Hazardous Waste Facility from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm every Friday & Saturday. This facility is located at 1716 Morgan Road, Modesto. Call (209) 525-6700 or (800) 449-4840 for drop off times, locations, or for more information.
- If flushing the head without a tank is absolutely necessary, always avoid doing so in marinas and Delta channels.
- Go to a pump-out station to discharge tank wastes.
- Bring all packaging, containers and fishing gear back to dock and pick up any litter floating in the water.
- Reusable cups, plates and other utensils are preferable to disposable, non-biodegradable supplies.
- A certified used oil recycling center will reimburse for each gallon that's recycled. Up to 20 gallons a day may be recycled in containers no larger than 5 gallons.
REMEMBER
Only Rain Down the Drain!
