Evanston IL:How can I dispose of a dead animal?
To report dead animals in the public right-of-way (i.e. public sidewalk, parkway or street) please submit a "Dead Animal on Public Property" service request here: https://www.cityofevanston.org/how-to-/311/submit-a-request or call 3-1-1.
To dispose of animals on private property including but not limited to private walkway, driveway, front lawn, rear yard follow the instructions listed below.
For smaller animals like rodents:
- Always wear intact rubber or plastic gloves when removing dead rodents and when cleaning or disinfecting items contaminated by rodents. - Soak or spray dead rodents with a disinfecting solution (3 tablespoons of bleach per gallon of water or a commercial disinfectant containing phenol) until thoroughly wet and place in a plastic bag. - The bag should be placed in a second bag and tightly sealed. - Dispose of rodents in trash containers with tightfitting lids. - After handling rodents, resetting traps and cleaning contaminated objects, thoroughly wash gloved hands in a general household disinfectant or in soap and water. - Then remove gloves and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water.
- For larger animals:
- Please contact the Animal Warden at 3-1-1.
