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Dead animal removal

Removal of dead animals from the highway: If you find a dead animal in a public assessible area please contact us and we'll arrange to remove it.

If you hit an animal with your vehicle you must report this to the Police, animals smaller than dogs don't require this action.

Removal of dead animals from private property: You can dispose of small dead animals in your wheelie bin. The Environment Agency provides information regarding the size of a dead animal you can bury. Sorry, we don't remove dead animals from private residences.

Legislation about burying a dead domestic pet

Contact

Environmental Management
Green Lane
Heywood OL10 2DY
(Postal address only)

Helpline: 0845 226 1800
Email: environmental.management@rochdale.gov.uk