Disposal of Animal Carcasses in City Sanitation Containers

The City Sanitation Division allows the disposal of animal carcasses in the City’s residential and commercial sanitation containers. However, carcasses should be double-bagged in plastic to avoid spreading diseases, such as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), to other animals. According to the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP), CWD was detected in a mule deer buck found dead within the city limits of Great Falls in January 2023.

When disposing of deer and other animal carcasses, FWP recommends using proper personal protection equipment, such as gloves and masks. If an animal carcass is located on a City roadway, residents can report and request the removal of the animal by calling (406) 771-1401.

For more information on CWD, call the Region 4 Headquarters at (406) 454-5840 or visit FWP’s website at https://fwp.mt.gov/conservation/chronic-wasting-disease/management.