Religious establishments such as Gurudwaras, temples, churches, etc., have very old holy books like `Granth Saheb’ or `Bhagavadgita’ or the ‘Holy Bible’ which cannot be disposed of by normal methods.  The only correct and acceptable method of disposal is

Similarly diplomatic missions and Embassies sometimes have in their possession damaged flags of their respective countries which cannot be thrown away.  The only solution for disposal is by respectful retiring in an incinerator.