How Boaters Can Help Keep Fort Lauderdale Waterways Clean

After a day on the water, be sure to:

• Use onshore pumpout facilities and waste dump receptacles to reduce or eliminate the discharge of sewage into waters.
• Do not discharge any sewage (even treated sewage) while moored at a marina. Never discharge untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters.
• Follow the instructions when using and maintaining a marine sanitation device.
• Whenever possible, use restrooms and showers provided on land.

Marine Vessel Sewage Pump Out Stations

The City operates four complimentary pumpout locations. The four locations include:

Self-Service 24/7

• Cox's Landing Boat Ramp - 1784 SE 15th Street
• Smoker Park - 501 S. New River Drive

Assisted Service Only - 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (7 days per week)

• Marshall Point - 410 SW 4th Avenue
• Cooley's Landing Marina - 450 SW 7th Avenue

For more information, visit ftlcity.info/marinefacilities.

Coming Soon: Sewage Pumpout Vessel

The City of Fort Lauderdale will introduce a free on-demand sewage pumpout service using its own vessel starting in spring 2026. This program, funded through a Clean Vessel Act grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, will make it easier and more convenient for boaters to empty waste holding tanks without discharging into waterways.

Be a Clean Boater

Take FDEP's Clean Boater Pledge today and commit to:

• Use pumpout facilities
• Support Florida Clean Marinas, Clean Boatyards and Clean Marine Retailers whenever possible
• Promote clean boating habits
• Keep Florida's waterways free of trash and recycle whenever possible
• Practice proper fueling techniques

Learn more at floridadep.gov/CleanBoater.