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Dead animal removal

Hambleton District Council provides a service of collection and removal of dead animals from public highways and council owned land.

In principle we only collect roadkill involving Dog, Goat, Cattle, Horse, Ass, Mule, Pig and Sheep' all of which are specifically mentioned in the Road Traffic Act in relation reportable accidents involving motor vehicles plus larger wild animals such as Foxes, Badgers and Deer.
This list is not exhaustive and each case will be considered on its merits.

Brief details are recorded of the animals such as date of find, description of animal and any identifying marks or tags. Where livestock from farms is involved DEFRA will be consulted prior to removal.
Please note that once removed all animals are disposed of as quickly as possible for health and hygiene reasons.

If you need to report a dead animal on public highways or council owned land, please either:
email: streets@hambleton.gov.uk

telephone: 0845 1211 555
You will need to provide the following details:
- location of dead animal;
- brief details of animal, such as type, colour, size; and
- the time at which you saw the animal.

Please complete the e-form with details of the location or ring 0845 1211 555.