American flags can now be recycled respectfully. I found an informative website with the facts about this subject at www.AmericanFlagDisposal.com PatrioticGal.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_proper_way_for_am...
Actually I think the proper way to dispose of an American flag is to seperate the stars from the stripes, bury the stripes and (don't quote me on this) burn the stars. Its symbolic somehow, and its been a real long time since I had this con...
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There are long standing traditions for a proper and dignified disposal of the U.S. Flag. The U.S. Flag should never be simply thrown into the trash. The preferred choice of disposal is by burning. Many of the following organizations will ta...
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Yes, in a small-sized fire if it is not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
http://town.conesus.ny.us/content/News/View/119
According to the United States Code,Title 4 Chapter 1, Section 8, "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." If you fe...
http://www.usa-flag-site.org/forum/how-to-destroy-a-fla...
USA Flag Supply is continually being asked what can be done with my old flag that is worn and tattered. The U.S. Flag Code states, “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroye...
http://www.usaflagsupply.com/flag-disposal/
・ 1 Fold up the flag in the traditional manner. If you are unaware of the ceremonial fold, then please... ・ 2 Contact the local veteran of foreign wars post, they are the people who generally handle these events ・ 3 Take, or send it to the...
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