How to properly dispose of an American Flag

Should your flag be so faded, damaged or worn that it is unrecognizable or disrespectful to American Patriotism, it is time to dispose of your flag.

There are many rules and regulations on how to properly dispose of your damaged American flag.

Before getting in trouble for violating such rules and regulations check out below.

Instructions

1. It is believed that you have to dispose of an American flag if it touches the ground. This is not true, however, you will want to correct the situation immediately.

2. To dispose of your American Flag properly, I would suggest taking it to your local VFW, Elks Lodge, American Legion, Knights of Columbus or some local Boy and Girl Scout troops. They will make sure they flag is disposed of properly and that the disposal ceremony is conducted properly.

3. The way flags are being made now they can release toxic chemicals into the air when burned. So do not burn your flag, unless you know it is made out of wool or cotton. If it is made of cotton or wool you can burn the flag in a proper flag burning ceremony. Visit http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html for the script to a proper flag burning eremony.

4. If your flag is made of nylon or another material that cannot be burned, visit http://www.americanflagdisposal.com/ for detailed information on how to properly dispose of your flag.

Resources

• http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagetiq.html