Originally Posted by Troopie (Post 1806022)

I realize that this is probably a dumb question, but here goes. I've been displaying small American flags in my front yard since the pandemic began. Several of them are now dirty and tattered. I would like to replace them with new ones. Can anyone tell me the proper way to dispose of the old flags? I want to be respectful. Thanks!

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580 (Post 1806341)

Thank you for this info. Simple, respectful. safe and practical. I, and I am sure others, will follow this practice.

Stay safe. Stay well. Peace!

Originally Posted by wmcgowan (Post 1806333)

I recently retired an old US flag - took it to the American Legion Post where they had a mailbox out front of the building for proper flag disposal - easy !

Originally Posted by daca55 (Post 1806218)

As an Elk for about 50 years I can tell you they don’t dispose of old flags. They do have a ceremony every Flag Day that teaches the history of the flag which is very informative. Elks take their old flags to the American Legion as they do have a day on which they dispose of old flags.

Originally Posted by Troopie (Post 1806022)

I realize that this is probably a dumb question, but here goes. I've been displaying small American flags in my front yard since the pandemic began. Several of them are now dirty and tattered. I would like to replace them with new ones. Can anyone tell me the proper way to dispose of the old flags? I want to be respectful. Thanks!

Originally Posted by troopie (Post 1806022)

i realize that this is probably a dumb question, but here goes. I've been displaying small american flags in my front yard since the pandemic began. Several of them are now dirty and tattered. I would like to replace them with new ones. Can anyone tell me the proper way to dispose of the old flags? I want to be respectful. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Osc765 (Post 1806411)

American Legion should have a box to collect used flags which are then ceremonial destroyed.