dispose of an American Flag

ladylisalt · August 2013

We just bought a new flag to hang outside our house since our current one is tattered and discolored. Does anyone know the proper way to dispose of it or who to give it too? Last time I gave it to a friend who was in the Reserves but no longer is at this time. He took it to base and did a proper disposal.

MNgirl326 · August 2013

Burn it.

https://www.ehow.com/how_4618825_dispose-american-flag.html

XCrissCrossX · August 2013

You could try contacting your local American Legion, or the VFW

MoreThanABride · August 2013

I have heard of boy scouts collecting them to burn.

sschwege · August 2013

Our library collects them, maybe yours does to?

ladylisalt · August 2013

Thanks for all of the ideas. I will investigate.

Jaxmom11 · August 2013

We have taken them to the local VFW. They collect them and then have a ceremony to burn them.

beautiflaw · August 2013

As the wife of a sailor in the us navy, I thank you for your care in such a matter. Many people don't care about how flags are disposed of.

Please remember that at night a light should always be shining on the flag. If not, it should be taken down at sunset.

BelhurstBride · August 2013

Our local American Legion hosts a disposal ceremony twice a year. I'd try contacting them.

ladylisalt · August 2013

beautiflaw said:

As the wife of a sailor in the us navy, I thank you for your care in such a matter. Many people don't care about how flags are disposed of. Please remember that at night a light should always be shining on the flag. If not, it should be taken down at sunset.

Your welcome! I have a lot of respect and pride for our country!

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