BOAT DISPOSAL & RECYCLING
Boat Disposal Issues
Having someone abandon their boat on your property is a nuisance. If the previous owner can’t be reached or refuses to take responsibility, you have a few options. If the boat is in decent condition, you might be able to sell it or donate it to a charitable organization. Some nonprofits accept boat donations and either refurbish them for resale or use them for educational purposes. Another option is to determine if any parts of the boat are salvageable or recyclable. This could include metals, electronics, or other materials. If they are still in good condition, you may be able to sell or donate them to someone who might be able to use them for repairs or projects. If neither of those are an option, you’ll need to consider arranging for the proper disposal of the boat. At Salvage Marine Network, a large part of our business is assisting homeowners in disposing of abandoned boats. We can haul the eyesore away for you. Not only is it the easiest route to take, it’s important that hazardous materials are disposed of properly, such as fuel, oil, or batteries. We can handle the entire process for you, from dismantling the boat to disposing of materials properly.
In addition, Salvage Marine has long been a supporter of the RIFVR project and its network of collaborators as a critical material collection partner. The Rhode Island Fiberglass Vessel Recycling Pilot Project began collaboration with cement industry partners in 2016 to determine the feasibility of co-processing “end-of-life” fiberglass boat material. These efforts achieved a major milestone in April 2019 when fiberglass boat hull recyclate material was first collected, processed and shipped by the RIFVR network to a kiln in South Carolina for utilization. Small, incremental deliveries have occurred since the initial verification with the support of industry sponsors. This project marks the first such cement kiln co-processing of boat-based fiberglass recyclate in North America. The results from this proof-of-concept effort have successfully demonstrated new opportunities to establish and incentivize future boat hull material recycling, by verifying the applicability of fiberglass boat recyclate material as a valuable alternative input for industrial cement manufacturers. The recyclate offers both thermal and material value that replaces elements such as silica and alumina and reduces emissions that contribute to climate change with no negative impact on the finished product. For more information, please contact RIMTA or review the boat inquiry form.