Occasionally dead animals are found in public, for example dogs, cats, pigeons, deer on the highway and seals or porpoises on the beach.

Dead animals that are found on a public highway, footway or similar location are dealt with by the  Council's Cleansing Section. Dead animals will be removed from public land (for example roads, parks or the beach) within 24 hours of receiving a report. If the report is considered to constitute a danger to highway users and/or public health, then officers will endeavour to respond within one hour.

What information can I give to help you respond?
Providing the Council with accurate information will help officers respond to swiftly to a report of a dead animal.

• The exact location
• Details of the type of animal involved

Charges
There is no charge for this service if the animal is situated on public land. However, a charge may be made for removal from private land.

The Council has no powers to deal with dead animals on private land or buildings, unless they are causing a statutory nuisance. Should you be concerned having come across such an incident, please contact Environmental Services for advice.

Contact us
To report a dead animal or discuss this service during working hours
(Monday-Friday 08.30-17.00)
Email: operations@waveney.gov.uk  
Telephone: 01502 523468
In person: At any Waveney District Council local office.

To report a dead animal out of normal working hours:
Telephone: 01502 523522
Your information will be passed to a duty officer who will deal with the issue.

Further advice can be obtained from the Environmental Health Team:
Email: Environment@waveney.gov.uk  
Telephone: 01502 523117
Write: Town Hall, High Street, Lowestoft NR32 1HS.

CONSULTATION
If you have any ideas or suggestions as to how we can improve our services or the information we have provided, then we would be pleased to hear from you. The contact information you require is detailed above.