Dead Wildlife

Occasionally, people come across deceased wild animals and birds, which could be due to a cat catching them or finding them by the roadside while driving.

Due to our focus on caring for live animals, we are unable to collect and dispose of deceased wildlife, as we lack the necessary licenses and storage facilities for this service.

Most organizations recommend burying dead wildlife in the ground. Some councils may permit residents to double-bag and dispose of them in household waste bins – it’s advisable to confirm with your council first.

If you are registered with a local vet, they might offer free disposal services.

When encountering a deceased animal or bird on the roadside, the responsibility for disposal lies with the local district, borough, or city council.

You can report dead wildlife road casualties to the following councils via their websites:

Wealden District Council: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/recycling-and-waste/dead-animals/

Eastbourne Borough Council: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/report-dead-animal-lewes

Lewes District Council: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/report-dead-animal-eastbourne

Rother District Council: https://www.rother.gov.uk/myalerts/contact-us-report-dead-animals/

Brighton & Hove City Council: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling-and-streets/streets/report-dead-animal

Hastings Borough Council: https://www.hastings.gov.uk/environmentalhealth/dead-animal/

If you are outside of East Sussex or are unsure of which council to contact please visit the following website:

https://www.gov.uk/report-dead-animal

Please be aware that you must stop and report an accident to the police if you hit any of the following:

• dogs
• horses
• cattle, eg cows
• pigs
• goats
• sheep
• donkeys and mules

You must do this as quickly as you can, whether the animal is killed or not.