NACo U.S. Flag Disposal Box Program

NACo and ACCG Partner to Deliver Flag Retirement Boxes to All Georgia Counties

The National Association of Counties (NACo) and ACCG have proudly partnered to provide all Georgia counties with a free flag retirement box for county residents to deposit flags that are no longer in good condition. The custom boxes will begin shipping to counties in mid-December.

 “Many of our residents are unsure how to care for the U.S. flag when it becomes worn out or torn,” said ACCG President Billy Pittard who serves as chairman of Oglethorpe County. “This program provides a much-needed service to all county residents and reminds them that counties matter.”

When American flags become worn out or torn, the U.S. Flag Code outlines the proper etiquette for respectfully retiring them. “The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem of display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning,” according to Section K of the U.S. Flag Code.

Counties can work with community partners such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, veterans’ groups, librarians, and sheriffs’ departments to collect the flags and conduct retirement ceremonies in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code.

“We are pleased to provide these flag retirement boxes. Helping residents properly dispose of worn U.S. flags is consistent with our commitment to public service and community engagement,” said NACo President Mary Ann Borgeson.

NACo 2^nd Vice President Larry Johnson, a DeKalb County commissioner, added, “NACo and ACCG are honored to join forces to ensure our nation’s flag receives a dignified retirement.”

The U.S. Flag Retirement Program is just one of the many ways NACo helps build stronger counties and a stronger America. To learn about making the most of NACo membership, please contact [email protected] or visit www.naco.org.