Well, the According to the Flag Code, "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it should be destroyed, preferably by burning" (even though I know it's out of the question for you).
If you can't burn where you live, you can take your flag to your local VFW and they will dispose of it for you. VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, disposes of the American Flag through a dignified and honorable ceremony. All VFW posts will gladly accept your torn or weathered flags, and if they don't do the ceremony, they will ensure it makes it to a post that does. Volunteer organizations commonly carry out this duty as an act of community service, destroying old, worn, tattered, frayed, and/or faded Flags. Other groups are:
- Veterans' service organizations (American Legion, VFW, Marine Corps,air force, League, D.A.V., etc).
Boy Scouts.
Girl Scouts.
