Chapter 3 - The Boat

Waste Management Plans

The Waste Management Plan must be in writing and describe procedures for collecting, processing, storing and properly disposing of garbage in a way that will not violate the requirement. It must also designate the person who is in charge of carrying out the plan.

Boaters who have specific questions about the form or content of a Waste Management Plan should contact the nearest Coast Guard Captain of the Port.

Marina Obligations

Recreational boating facilities (such as marinas, yacht clubs and attended launching ramps), capable of providing wharfage or other services for 10 or more recreational boats, must also provide adequate garbage reception facilities for any boat that routinely calls. Boats must be conducting business with the facility to qualify for the service. Marinas would not be expected to provide services to a boat whose sole reason for docking was to offload its garbage. Also, marinas and terminals can charge boat operators reasonable fees for providing the service. Boat operators should request that their marinas have adequate dumpsters and oil and antifreeze recycling bins. Boaters should return to the dock all materials they take out in their boats.

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