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Maryland Clean Boating Maryland Clean Boating Lesson PlanLesson Plan

Section 3

WASTE CONTAINMENT AND DISPOSAL

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Waste Containment and Disposal: Waste Containment and Disposal: Environmental Concerns Environmental Concerns

Marine animals become entangled in or choke on plastic debris.

Plastics can snare propellers and clog engine intake systems.

Divers can also be entangled.

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Some Laws about Trash from BoatsSome Laws about Trash from Boats

“Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act” = No trash overboard.

Illegal to discharge plastic materials into any water body.

Other types of garbage restricted according to how far a vessel is out to sea.

Remember: It is illegal to put any trash in Maryland waters.

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Waste Containment and Disposal:Waste Containment and Disposal:Limitations at SeaLimitations at Sea

Within U.S. lakes, rivers, bays, sounds and within 3 nautical miles

from the ocean shore, it is illegal to dump anything other than

fish waste.

Between 3 and 12 nautical miles from shore, it is illegal to dump

plastic and any other garbage that is greater than one inch in

size.

Between 12 and 25 nautical miles from shore, it is illegal to dump

plastic and dunnage, i.e, lining and packing material, nets, lines,

etc.

Beyond 25 nautical miles, it is illegal to dump plastic.

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Contain Trash On BoardContain Trash On Board Don’t let trash get thrown or

blown overboard. If trash blows overboard, retrieve

it. Pack food in reusable containers. Buy products without plastic or

excessive packaging. Buy drinks in recyclable

containers and recycle them. Dispose of all trash on shore. Don’t toss cigarette butts

overboard! They are made of plastic.

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Waste Containment and Disposal: Waste Containment and Disposal: RecycleRecycle

Cans, glass, newspaper, antifreeze, oil, oil filters, lead batteries and monofilament fishing line can all be recycled.

Many marinas accept some or all of these items.

If you need a recycling location, call

1-800-4-RECYCLE.

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Fish CleaningFish Cleaning Use fish cleaning stations plumbed to the sewer when available.

Take the fish home to clean If you clean them at the dock, bag

the waste and put in a dumpster. Don’t clean fish over shallow

waters. Dumping fish scraps into shallow

water is bad for the water. Bacteria break down the scraps,

and remove oxygen from the water.

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Maintenance WasteMaintenance Waste

Oil: Recycle Antifreeze: Recycle Paint and Varnish: Share leftovers

if possible. If not, allow to dry completely (i.e., solidify). Dispose in regular trash.

Solvents, Gas, and Pesticides: Bring to a household hazardous waste collection day.

Expired Emergency Flares: Bring to local fire department or a household hazardous waste collection day.

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Waste Containment and Disposal: Waste Containment and Disposal: Maintenance WasteMaintenance Waste

Call 1-800-4-RECYCLE for recycling center locations.

Used motor oil and antifreeze and household hazardous waste: www.menv.com/recycling