Donate Unserviceable U.S. Flags ...

Medfield MA

28 July, 2021

10:34 PM

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Medfield, What to do, Where to bring Unusable and Unserviceable Flags... Here's what you need to know! Many people fly the U.S. flag at their homes or places of work, but what do you do with it when it's old and ratty? Don't just throw it in the trash like any other old item, that is disrespectful. If your flag is clean and damage-free, it should always be used. If your flag is dirty, ripped, wrinkled or frayed, they should not be used. Also, when flags are damaged, they should be destroyed in a dignified manner. Although there is no longer an American Legion structure in Medfield, American Legion Beckwith Post 110 is still in existence. They advise that you drop off your unusable flags, any time of the year, at the following locations: The Center at Medfield, One Ice House Road, MedfieldWills Hardware, West Street, MedfieldMedfield Public Library, Main Street, MedfieldThe "Little Blue House" at the Transfer Station (if you have a TS Sticker) These flags will be given to the American Legion, and in cooperation with the Boy and Girl Scout organizations will hold a Ceremonial Flag Burning. This ceremony is held annually in June, on or around Flag Day, June 14th. More about a Ceremonial Flag Burning The United States has a set of laws pertaining to U.S. flag disposal known as the U.S. Flag Code. In this set of rules are the specifications on how the item we use to symbolize freedom, innocence, and unity should be treated. Also known as retiring the flag, it is important to regularly get rid of torn ones. The Code states that if it is not in good enough condition to represent our country, it should be taken down and destroyed.