We remove dead animals from the streets and public areas.
We are not responsible for collection or disposal of:
- dead dogs - report to a local vet or the police on 101
- dead animals from private land - that is the duty of the landowner
- wild animals smaller than a cat
- smaller animals found on the street - these are normally removed during scheduled street sweeping
Report a dead animal for removal
Use the form below to report a dead animal for removal, it should take no more than 3 or 4 minutes.
If animals have microchips we will identify and contact the owner.
By submitting the form you agree that you have read and accepted how we process your personal data.
Use the button to report as a guest:
Report a dead animal for removal
Alternatively, login to / register for a Council Services account to report a dead animal for removal.
How should I dispose of a deceased pet?
Deceased pets, including small animals such as gerbils, hamsters and guinea pigs, must not be placed in household general waste or food waste bins.
Under Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009, which forms part of the animal by-products legislation applicable in England, deceased pets are classified as Category 1 animal by-products and are subject to specific disposal requirements. These requirements are enforced through the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2013.
Pet owners can arrange for their deceased pet to be cremated through a veterinary practice or an authorised pet crematorium. Alternatively, Article 19(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 permits the burial of deceased pets, and small domestic pets may be buried on the owner's own land, such as a private garden, provided this is carried out safely.
The Council does not accept deceased animals through its household waste collection services.