Pest control
Who do I call about a dead animal on the road or terrace in Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
Report it to the City of Madison through its online Report A Problem tool (Dead Animal Collection form), or call 608-266-4430. City crews pick up dead animals after 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. The City says crews can't go onto private property, which generally extends about a foot past the sidewalk. If the animal is on your property, you can move it to the terrace in front of your home for pickup, put it in your regular trash container, or hire a private company. The page doesn't say how deer or animals in the traffic lanes are handled, but the City's Report a Problem page has a separate form for deer killed by a car. This covers the City of Madison only. Source: City of Madison Engineering, Dead Animal Collection (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026