How Boaters Can Help Keep Fort Lauderdale Waterways Clean

Published on October 30, 2026

After a day on the water, protect our local marine ecosystems by practicing clean boating habits:

• Use onshore pumpout facilities and waste dump receptacles to prevent sewage discharge into local waters.
• Never discharge untreated sewage into U.S. territorial waters, and do not discharge untreated or treated sewage while moored at a marina.
• Use and maintain marine sanitation devices (MSDs) according to manufacturer instructions.
• Use land-based facilities for restrooms and showers whenever possible.

Marine Vessel Sewage Pumpout Stations

The City of Fort Lauderdale operates four complimentary pumpout locations:

Self-Service (Available 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. - 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week)

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

For additional facility details, visit ftlcity.info/marinefacilities.

Coming Soon: Mobile Sewage Pumpout Vessel 

The City will soon launch a free, on-demand mobile pumpout boat. Funded by a Clean Vessel Act grant through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), this service will make emptying waste holding tanks even easier for local boaters. Once the program launches, boaters will be able to request service using the City’s FixIt FTL app. Stay tuned for updates on when the service becomes available.

Be a Clean Boater

Join the movement to protect Florida's waterways by committing to:

• Regularly use pumpout facilities.
• Support designated Florida Clean Marinas, Clean Boatyards, and Clean Marine Retailers.
• Practice clean boating and responsible fueling techniques.
• Keep waterways free of trash and recycle whenever possible.

Learn more and sign FDEP's Clean Boater Pledge today.