Dead animal removal
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North
About the service
The Council provides a free service for the removal of most dead animals, including domestic pets, from all roads within the district. We do not remove pets from private property.
We can remove dogs, cats, badgers, fox's and deer but not agricultural animals.
You can complete an on-line service request form, or contact us on the number or email below.
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Report a dead animal for removal
Contact Details
Email: wasteandrecyclingnorth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01249 706352
Postal Address:
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Monkton Park
Chippenham
SN15
1ER
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South
About this service
Dependent on species and location, Wiltshire Council will often remove dead animals from public land that have been reported to them. Whenever possible, we will remove dead animals where we come across them during our work. We would also make arrangements to remove most carcasses, from pigeon size up, when reported in residential, commercial or recreational areas.
When domestic animals are found we will check them for tags or microchips and whenever we are able to identify the owner we will contact them and offer to return their pet.
If a dead animal is obstructing the highway, this should be reported to Clarence on 0800 23 23 23, who will forward the information on to the Highways Agency. They in turn will remove the animal.
If dead animals of cat size or larger are spotted on the verges of major or rural roads we will remove them if our staff can reach them safely.
In order to maintain an efficient service we need to prioritise our activities. This may result in some of the less urgent incidents being dealt with on the next scheduled visit to that area.
To report a dead animal on public land, please contact us using the contact details listed below.
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Contact Details
Email: publicprotectionsouth@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01722 434319 or 01722 434320
Postal Address:
Environmental Services
Wiltshire Council
PO
Box 2126
Salisbury
SP2 2DJ
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East
About this service
Please follow this link to fill an on-line form concerning Dead Animals, or if you have any other queries.
We can remove dead animals from the highway.
The Council will pick up road kill animals from the highway, or the grass verge. If the animal has a collar the Council will remove it in case an owner calls with regard to a lost pet.
If an animal dies on somebodies property they should seek advice from the RSPCA or a vet with regard to its removal.
Contact Details
Email: customerserviceseast@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01380 734849
Postal Address:
Kennet House
Sergeant Rogers Way
Hopton Industrial
Estate
Devizes
SN10
2ET
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Browfort
Bath Road
Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10
2AT
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West
We can remove animals from the public highway when they have been in an accident or died of natural causes. We will arrange for our waste contractor FOCSA to remove the animal if precise details of its location are provided.
We do not remove farm animals - these should be reported directly to the farm/ farmer.
We will remove animals from the size of a domestic cat upwards and this will include dogs, badgers, foxes and deer. We will not remove smaller animals or birds - eg. mice, hedgehogs, pheasants etc.
To report an incident, or to enquire whether an animal has been collected, you can either contact Customer Services by phone - 01225 776655 (8.30am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5pm Friday) or email us at customerservices@westwiltshire.gov.uk.
You can also report an incident using our online form.
Please provide as much information as possible in order for us to locate the animal.
Contact Details
Email: customerserviceswest@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01225 776655
Postal Address:
Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
BA14
0RD
In Person:
Wiltshire Council
Bradley Road
Trowbridge
BA14
0RD
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Last updated: 26 August 2009