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California Clean Boating Network (CCBN)10 Tips
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1. Reduce your use of toxic cleaning products. 2. Be careful not to let dust, debris or liquids enter the water. 3. Recycle all possible wastes, including oil, oil filters, paint, batteries, paper, aluminum, plastic, & glass. 4. Dispose of hazardous wastes at a household hazardous waste collection center or event. Find a location near you. 5. Never discharge sewage in shallow waters. Use pump-outs and shore-side facilities. 6. Place an absorbent pillow in the bilge to prevent discharge of oily water. Dispose of used absorbents at a hazardous waste facility and use caution when handling flammable or combustible materials. 7. Never apply detergent to an oil sheen on the water; use absorbents instead. 8. Prevent leaks and spills of fuel and oil by proper maintenance of engines, lines and hoses. 9. Prevent fueling spills; don’t let the tank overflow and use an oil-only absorbent for drips. Dispose of fuel soaked absorbents immediately in a shoreside container for used absorbents. 10. Secure plastic, Styrofoam, and trash on board and dispose of it shore-side. |
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