Just got cloudy in here...Just do it yourself.
A few years ago, my flag was worn and tattered as well, and I was talking to a patriot I knew. He said as long as you have a "semi-ceremony" with witnesses (his exact words) and have the flag folded properly and consumed by fire, you're golden.
We invited a few friends and family, cooked some burgers and dogs on the grill, had homemade ice cream and about dusk, built a fire. We all gathrred around, each one of us took turns talking about what the flag and feedom meant to us. Then, we folded the flag properly, talked about what each of the 13 folds stood for, had a word of prayer, said the pledge of allegiance and sang America The Beautiful as Old Glory was consumed by the flames.
It was a very wonderful, beautiful and somber event. Lots of tissues accompanied the flag in the fire.
Here's the Meaning Behind the 13 Folds of Old Glory
The folding of the U.S. flag during ceremonial occasions, such as military funerals, is a deeply symbolic act, with each of the 13 folds traditionally ascribed specific meanings. While these meanings are not officially codified by the U.S. government or military, they have become part of a...www.military.com
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Sometimes when tears are in one's eyes, everything appears to be cloudy.
In other words, "Well said, GED."
Aha! I see. I try to be a good patriot.
Thanks again to @Oklahomabassin. I can confirm that there is a nice drop box on the porch of the American Legion in Edmond. It’s across from Hideway pizza at 5th and Littler.
I burn mine respectfully. I couldn’t imagine throwing it in the trash. I have seen a picture of a trash can at our senate building (Washington) with a flag that had been flown over the build.
You bet! Thank you for flying ol glory!
The troop retired 1700+ flags today, the wind was too strong for the fire last night.
We're having a little shindig for my grandsons birthday this evening (he turned 12) and my flags are looking kinda rough. So I'm hoping the wind will die down enough for a bonfire and a flag retirement. A bunch of his friends are gonna be here, so what an awesome opportunity to shed a little patriotism on the younger generation. 
My Family always buried them.
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