In honor of Flag Day, several groups are honoring a local trash collector. He is on a mission to save discarded American flags.
American Legion Post 57 and Elks Lodge 737 recognized Waste Management driver, Jeff Olson, in Elgin. Since last year, Olson has pulled more than 250 American flags from dumpsters.
Throwing the flag in the garbage is considered disrespectful.
So, how should you dispose of old and tattered flags? According to the Flag Code, burning is the best method for cotton and wool flags. Flags that are made of nylon should be buried.
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