CLEARED
VFW
National guidance invites you to contact your local Post for assistance with proper flag disposal. Acceptance and bins vary by post.
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Retire Old Glory with dignity — find a verified drop-off near you
Enter your ZIP to reach the nearest phone-verified American flag retirement locations. We start with VFW and American Legion posts that officially invite the public to ask for assistance. Elks lodges observe Flag Day and know proper disposal — but public drop-off is not guaranteed nationwide; we verify lodge by lodge (Chris can help).
ZIP finder
The live map and phone-verified directory are under construction. Leave your ZIP and email — we’ll notify you when coverage reaches your area.
Finder coming soon — join the waitlist below and we’ll email when your ZIP is live.
Who we’re verifying first
Status reflects national primary sources reviewed 2026-09-16. Individual posts and lodges still vary — always call ahead. We do not publish nationwide Elks lodge counts (current official count: unverified).
CLEARED
American Legion
Official Unserviceable Flags Ceremony and public FAQ: find a Post for dignified disposal. Many ceremonies on Flag Day; year-round boxes vary by post.
VERIFY WITH LODGE
Elks (BPOE)
Flag Day observance and approved disposal-by-burning guidance are cleared at the national level. A nationwide public drop-off program is unverified — some lodges hold ceremonies; others may not accept public drop-offs. Use the Lodge Locator, then call. Chris (Elk) can help verify lodges before we publish a pin.
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Others
Scouting America (ceremony guidance cleared; public drop-off unverified), municipal / county programs, and military installations are opt-in after local confirmation. Eagles (FOE) and Moose: national flag-acceptance programs unverified as of 2026-09-16 — not listed as drop-offs yet.
When you need a new U.S.-made flag
Soft recommendation only — prefer FMAA Certified Made in the U.S.A. makers. No affiliate links or invented commission rates on this page. Buy through each maker’s official channels.
Annin Flagmakers
FMAA Platinum manufacturer. American flags made in the U.S.A. with domestic-origin materials (per Annin FAQ). No DTC — use Where to Buy retailers.
Valley Forge Flag
FMAA founding member. U.S. manufacturing with domestic resources and labor (per company manufacturing page). Typically sold through dealers.
Gettysburg Flag Works
FMAA member. States every American flag sold/shipped is manufactured in the USA. DTC storefront available; confirm Made-in-USA labeling per SKU.
FMAA member list: fmaa-usa.com. Affiliate programs / commission % for these brands: not published here (none verified for this site as of 2026-09-16).
Dignified retirement
When a flag is worn beyond respectful display, communities retire it with care — often by a proper Flag Day or unserviceable-flag ceremony. These stills set the tone for the locator.
Email waitlist
Get a note when the ZIP finder covers your area — or when we need help verifying a local Post or lodge. No spam. Not for sale domain.