Announcement
Flag Retirement is usually held around flag day however the Event Dates Are NOT Fixed Please see information about our Where to Take Flags below.
Flag Retirement Ceremony
Our nation's flag flies boldly from homes, offices, and automobiles. As time passes, however, many of these flags begin to show the ill effects of exposure to wind and weather. As they are replaced, their owners are faced with the dilemma of what to do with them.
Flag Code
Public Law 94-344, known as the Flag Code, prescribes that the flag, when it is in such a condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.
Retirement Ceremony
To provide residents with a proper disposal option, Knox County and the United States Marine Corps Reserve sponsor a flag retirement ceremony annually, held in conjunction with the Flag Day program presented by the Knoxville Elks Lodge # 160. The event is held on or about June 14th of each year, and is open to the public.
Where to Take Flags
Area residents and businesses are encouraged to bring any flags that are no longer serviceable to be properly disposed of. Anytime throughout the year, flags may be dropped off at:
-Knox County Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Centers
-City of Knoxville Recycling Centers
-Knox County's Department of Engineering and Public Works, 205 West Baxter Avenue
-Keep Knoxville Beautiful Office, 100 South Gay Street, Suite 103
-Allen Sign Company Locations (2408 Chapman Highway and 7501 Kingston Pike)
More Information:
For more information about flag retirement contact the Knox County Recycling Coordinator.
