disposing of old epirb

[on-one]

How do I dispose of an old epirb? I don't want to just throw it in the garbage in case it accidentally gets activated - what's the best way to get rid of it?

[jtpython]

I know couple months ago the Rescue Helicopter did just the same thing cirlced round and round the local dump then was in the paper about a thrown ot epirb.
I'd say your local Coastguard be the way to go like out of date flares as the water police to use them for training
JT

[PADDLES]

pull the cover off the end and unplug/remove the battery. chuck deactivated epirb in rubbish and then drop the batteries in at a battery shop for disposal

[Outsider1]

How do I dispose of an old epirb? I don't want to just throw it in the garbage in case it accidentally gets activated - what's the best way to get rid of it?

Battery World are the official disposal locations. They are equipped to disarm them and take care of appropriate disposal. This link gives details;

http://beacons.amsa.gov.au/batteries_and_disposal.asp

and you can find where your nearest Battery World store is here;

http://www.batteryworld.com.au/asp/index.asp?pgid=11193

Cheers

Dave

[buggerit]

Why not hang on to it till after Feb 1 then set it off and see if they have been telling us the truth .

PS .. With the one phone call they allow you could you please phone somebody from Ausfish so we can all find out .