How to Properly Dispose of an American Flag in the Hudson Valley

After a recent news story about people finding an American flag in the trash in Poughkeepsie, it got me to thinking, 'How do you dispose of a flag properly?' Turns out there are a few organizations locally that can help you out with this, at no charge.

Any local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America
Any location of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Any chapter of the American Legion
Your local city hall or town government

What does a flag disposal ceremony consist of? American Disposal Services has information on three acceptable ways to dispose of an American Flag. The flag can be retired in a ceremonial flag burning, a burial ceremony or by shredding.