Disposing of a dead animal
What is it?
Different rules apply to the removal of dead animals (carcasses), depending on the type of animal and the circumstances.
What should I do?
Dead animal in the water
If you see a dead animal in the water, please report it to the water authority. Do not remove the animal from the water yourself.
Dead animal on the side of the road
If you see a dead animal on the side of the road or elsewhere, please report it to the local government or the animal rescue service at .
Dead pet
Do not throw your deceased pet in the trash. Not even if it is a small animal. Instead, you can do one of the following:
- You can have the animal picked up by the animal ambulance.
- You can have the body buried or cremated.
- You can drop it off at an Avri recycling center.
- You may bury it in your own garden or on your own property. The grave must be at least 75 centimeters deep. You must not wrap the dead animal in plastic or other materials that are harmful to the soil.
Dead pet
Has your pony, goat, chicken, or sheep died? Report this immediately to the licensed rendering company Rendac. This company will collect the carcass and dispose of it. Only the carcass of a horse may also be cremated at a special pet crematorium. A pet may not be buried on your own property.
Injured or dead roe deer
If you see an injured or dead roe deer by the roadside or elsewhere, please notify the police. The police will contact the roadkill coordinator at the responsible Wildlife Management Unit. The roadkill coordinator will remove the injured or dead roe deer.