Cleaning up dead animals
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, report it to the water board. Do not remove the animal from the water yourself.
Dead animal on the roadside
Have you seen a dead animal on the road or elsewhere? Please report it to the municipality or the animal ambulance.
Dead pet
Do not throw your dead pet in the trash, 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 it buried or cremated.
- You can drop it off at an Avri recycling center.
- You can bury it in your own garden or on your own property. The grave must be at least 75 centimeters deep. You may 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 certified destruction company Rendac. This company will collect the carcass and process it. Only the carcass of a horse may also be cremated in a special pet crematorium. A hobby animal may not be buried on your own property.
Injured or dead deer
If you see an injured or dead deer along the road or elsewhere, please notify the police. The police will contact the roadkill coordinator of the responsible Wildlife Management Unit. The roadkill coordinator will remove the injured or dead deer.