[EmailPoster]

Burning a Nylon Flag...

Originally Posted by rkrensky

I have a nylon flag which might burn, but would more likely melt and also a magnetic flag on my van which also would probably not burn.

Do you have any suggestions on how to dispose of these flags in a respectful manner. Both are nearing the end of their useful life.

Thanks,
Rob

[Willocat]

Contact the Girl Scouts concerning the disposal of your Nylon flag. They have a program that collects Nylon flags and takes them to a special incinerater.

As to the magnetic flag: I'm not sure. Perhaps someone else on here can offer advice?

[flymhigh]

You can also try American Flag Recycling American Flags and information about replacing U.S. flags and flapoles. They are working on a method of recycling the nylon flags.

[Rockdude_UK]

Diesel should do it. Regular gasoline will just flash when lit. Just a few splashes of diesel should help it burn.

[american_flag_uk]

rock dale no!!

these flags give off toxic fumes when burnt - and if you burn enough of them the fumes will permenanty harm you!!
shouldent use accelerants in fires its dangerous

[paultreacy]

Wow! Recycling American flags. That's well cool. The official flag code should be adapted to include recycling of old or tarnished flags. Very 21st century, wouldn't you say?
Photohumorist

[Peter Ansoff]

Regular gasoline will just flash when lit

What is with this "gasoline" stuff? I thought that you folks used "petrol!"

Peter A.

[american_flag_uk]

lmfao- i think we're just been American friendly!

quite alot of american words are in my vocabulary - and i often use american versions instead of the UK ones - which really annoys my mom!! <<< see!!!

[Rockdude_UK]

yep thats why i said gasoline. Just dont breathe the fumes in, and of course you can use diesel, thats how they light celebratery big bonfires, infact here in Britian some people get a propane cylinder, turn it on a crack, light it on the hose then jack it up, get a good 30 feet of flame. Theres no way itl go back into the cylinder as its pressurised, but dont try it because americans have a tendancy of making things go wrong and suing.

[american_flag_uk]

ey now - brits are just as good at suing people as americans are!