Flag Retirement - Pictures "The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning." US Code Title 4 Chapter 1 Section 8 (k) Flag retirement boxes have been placed in Westford's Post Offices for residents to place their unusable and unfit US flags. The flag retirement boxes were designed and constructed by Ethan Hansen with help from his Boy Scout troop and others. Several times per year, the flags will be taken out of the boxes by Pack 100 and given to the American Legion so that they can be stored and then retired in the proper way. These boxes are meant only for Flags that need to be retired, and not for trash. If you notice any problems or have any pressing questions that need to be answered, please use the following e-mail adress: eagleflagretirement@gmail.com. Ethan is a veteran of Pack 100 and earned his Eagle rank with Troop 159. References: Official US Code Title 4, Chapter 1 Flag Rules and Regulations Wikipedia Flag Frequently Asked Questions Flag Code Pack 100 Flag Collection policy