Removal and disposal of deceased animals

The removal and disposal of deceased animals can be distressing and is dealt with as safely and sensitively as possible.

Deceased animals on or beside roads and public land

When notified of a dead animal on a Council road or land, our waste services contractor will remove the animal from the public location and attempt to retrieve any personal identification/registration details. Our animal management staff will then try to contact the customer.

Report a deceased animal on a Council-controlled road

If a deceased animal is located on or beside a State Government highway (or 'main road'), contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads on 07 4639 0777.

Deceased animals on private property

When your loved pet passes away you can choose one of the following options:

ask your vet to arrange disposal.
arrange a cremation.
bury your pet in the backyard at a minimum depth of 60cm (dog, cat or other small animals).
take your pet to the closest waste facility that accepts deceased animals (fees apply). Please consider the feelings and safety of our staff and other customers by concealing your animal for delivery.
birds, poultry, guinea pigs, mice and fish can be wrapped and placed in household wheelie bin.

The following options are available for the disposal of livestock and larger animals:

burial or composting on rural property
cremation or burning of livestock, subject to fire bans or restrictions
take the deceased animal to the closest waste facility that accepts deceased animals (limitations and fees may apply).

Waste facilities that accept deceased animals

Fees apply to the disposal of deceased animals.

Greater Toowoomba Waste Management Facility

Single animals from household sources only with a weight limit of up to 50kg per animal will be accepted.
Animals must be wrapped in plastic (i.e. minimum of two garbage bags thickness or equivalent) and sealed and the packaging must not rupture when offloaded.
Only one animal may be taken to the facility per load. Advise the gatehouse operator when you arrive that you have a deceased animal for delivery.

Kleinton Waste Management Facility

Single animals from household sources only with a weight limit of up to 50kg per animal will be accepted.
Animals must be wrapped in plastic (i.e. minimum of two garbage bags thickness or equivalent) and sealed and the packaging must not rupture when offloaded.
Only one animal may be taken to the facility per load. Advise the gatehouse operator when you arrive that you have a deceased animal for delivery.

Toowoomba Waste Management Centre