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by Santaanacanyon on July 25th, 2003

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What is the procedure for properly disposing of a worn American flag?

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  • by Santaanacanyon on September 23rd, 2003

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    NYLON flags may NOT be burned. Burning nylon is illegal because it produces toxic fumes that pollute the atmosphere.

    Three out of four American flags sold in the U.S. are nylon, so check yours before you submit it to the American Legion.

    If you do indeed have a nylon flag, rather than contact your local Legion Post, contact the Girl Scouts.

    Yes, the Girl Scouts. As part of their community service, they collect worn out nylon flags, and have them incinerated at designated industries that can prevent the fumes from polluting the air.

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    • Good to know!

      shea52403

      by shea52403 on December 30th, 2004

    • What are Girl Scouts doing at incinerators? I smell conspiracy...

      Max Power

      by Max Power on April 25th, 2006

    • or use your bin

      imortal

      by imortal on September 23rd, 2008

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