the flag should be burnt or put in the trash
The most common courtesy referring to the American flag is that the flag should never touch the ground. When the flag becomes tattered it should be disposed of properly.
The simplest answer is to take your unserviceable American flags to your nearest American Legion or VFW post. Flag are disposed in in a Flag Burning Ceremony or taken to an annual "Watch Fire" where they are disposed of with the respect they are due.
The most common courtesy referring to the American flag is that the flag should never touch the ground. When the flag becomes tattered it should be disposed of properly.
The flag must only be flown between sunrise and sunset (unless it is properly lit). The flag must never touch the ground. The flag must be ceremoniously disposed of when it becomes faded or tatered (contact your local Boy Scout troop). The flag is raised quickly and lowered slowly.
If you want to burn an American flag you must get a permit from the government.
If the flag of the United States of America is outside at night it should be illuminated.
Have lights shining up at it
American flag is correct.
The American Flag.
There are many rules of etiquette about displaying and replacing the flag. To replace and old US flag it should be disposed of by burning.
American flag
The rules for taking the flag down at night for a civilian are different than for the military. A civilian must take down a flag before dark if there is no light shining on the flag pole. The flag can be folded but it must never touch the ground. Many people choose to roll their flags to prevent creases.