There are four proper flag retirement options for the American flag. They are burying, using a flag disposal box, recycling and burning, a. Pictured is District 3 Parish councilman Wayne Halm, who is also a U.S. Veteran, placing a worn American Fag into the Disposal Box located at the American Legion Post 10 and VFW Post 1962 building at the corner of St. Denis and Fourth Streets.