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How to Dispose of an Amercian Flag

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🇺🇸 Proper Disposal of the American flag 🇺🇸


We recently located an American Flag in one of our Dumpsters. Very sad.


Our American flag is a symbol of honor, respect, dignity, and our country as a whole. It is protected by our military, countless soldiers have died protecting our country, our rights, our system of democracy, and most of all- our freedom as represented by our flag. As such, once a flag is old, faded, and battered, it should be disposed of with respect.


The US flag code states, “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”. When burning a flag, take into consideration the material your flag is made from. If it is a mix of nylon or polyester- it will cause harmful chemical burn off from flames, so burning would not be recommended for these types of flags.


You can also retire a flag by burying it. It is recommended to fold the flag in the traditional ceremonial triangle and place it in a sturdy wooden box, and bury a couple of feet underground.


There are also several places you can bring your flag to dispose of it:

• Local fire department

• Local VFW

• ACE Hardware stores

• Boy and Girl Scout organizations

• Some Walmart and Home Depot stores


Dump Dynasty respects the United States of America and all the freedoms we have. Please dispose of your American flags appropriately, respectfully, and with dignity by not placing them in our rental dumpsters. If you need assistance retiring an old flag or are unsure of what to do with it, feel free to give us a call. We would be happy to assist.


We wish you all a safe and glorious Fourth of July celebrating our great nation! 🇺🇸

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