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Dead Animal Removal in Pittsburgh, PA

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Dead animal pickup in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, routed by ZIP where an operator covers the address. Pittsburgh anchors the 2.3-million-person Southwestern Pennsylvania metro across Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington and Butler counties. The Three Rivers — the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio — plus ...

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Who picks up dead animals in Pittsburgh, PA?

In Pittsburgh, public right-of-way carcasses are handled by whichever authority maintains that street; private property (yard, attic, walls, crawlspace) is homeowner-arranged. Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal connects Pittsburgh homeowners with an independent wildlife operator for pickup where one covers the address. The operator quotes on the call from size, location, access and disposal. Call (717) 912-9692.

Pittsburgh pickup jurisdiction

Is dead animal removal free in Pittsburgh?

Partly — and the split is what most people get wrong. Pittsburgh's Bureau of Animal Care & Control lists removal of deceased animals among its services and runs a 24-hour operation: the office is (412) 255-2036, Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with (412) 255-2935 after hours, and non-emergency requests also go through 311 at (412) 255-2621. The city's page does not say whether that removal covers private property. Anything on private property is the owner's responsibility, and that is paid work for an independent operator, where one covers the address.

Who removes a dead animal in Pittsburgh — by location
Where the animal isWho handles itPhoneCost
Public street or city propertyCity of Pittsburgh Bureau of Animal Care & Control(412) 255-2036 · after hours (412) 255-2935City service
State highway or interstatePennDOT1-800-FIX-ROAD (1-800-349-7623)State service
Private property (yard, attic, crawlspace, under a deck)Independent operator via Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal, where one covers the address(717) 912-9692Quoted on the call
Agency names and phone numbers verified 2026-09-05 against pittsburghpa.gov Animal Care & Control page, its 311 page, and PennDOT's deer-season notice. Report a change to us and we will re-verify.

For the statewide version of this breakdown, see our guide to who picks up dead animals in Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh wildlife context

Why Pittsburgh Has the Dead-Animal Calls It Does

Pittsburgh anchors the 2.3-million-person Southwestern Pennsylvania metro across Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington and Butler counties. The Three Rivers — the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio — plus the steep wooded hillsides drive heavy deer, raccoon and squirrel pressure. Older Squirrel Hill, Shadyside and Mt. Lebanon homes generate raccoon and squirrel calls, while the South Hills and North Hills suburbs drive opossum, groundhog and skunk work; deer-vehicle collisions concentrate on I-376, I-79 and I-279.

Common species calls in greater Pittsburgh: Most-called species in greater Pittsburgh: raccoon (older hillside housing; primary PA rabies vector), squirrel (mature-tree neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill), deer (I-79 + I-376 wooded-edge corridors), opossum, groundhog and skunk (South Hills and North Hills yards).

Pickup jurisdiction in Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh's Bureau of Animal Care & Control lists removal of deceased animals among its services ((412) 255-2036, after hours (412) 255-2935); its page does not say whether that covers private property. PennDOT handles state highways and interstates (I-376, I-79, I-279). Private property is the homeowner's responsibility — call your municipality or a licensed wildlife operator. Allegheny County handles disposal guidance under the Pennsylvania Domestic Animal Act; the Pennsylvania Game Commission governs nuisance wildlife handling.

Neighborhoods in and around Pittsburgh: Squirrel Hill, Shadyside, Mt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Cranberry Township, Ross Township, Monroeville, Wexford.

All Pittsburgh field work is performed by independent partner operators, following the Pennsylvania Domestic Animal Act (PA Department of Agriculture) and PA DOH rabies-vector protocols (PA DOH rabies-vector guidance).

By species in Pittsburgh

Six Species Pages for Greater Pittsburgh

Each species page covers typical recovery scenarios, cost range, indoor vs outdoor handling, and rabies-vector protocol where applicable.

Dead Raccoon Removal

The #1 dead-animal call in Pennsylvania. Many are indoor or under-structure recoveries (attic, crawl space, under a deck), often a…

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Dead Deer Removal

Pennsylvania's biggest seasonal carcass call. Adult white-tailed deer carcasses can weigh 150-250 lbs — beyond DIY for most homeow…

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Dead Squirrel Removal

Squirrel calls are usually indoor, in the attic, the soffit or a wall void reachable from the attic above. The carcass is often ne…

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Dead Opossum Removal

Opossum recoveries are often under decks, in crawlspaces, or in garages. Rabies-vector species per PA DOH rabies-vector guidance —…

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Dead Skunk Removal

Skunk carcasses leave musk for weeks if untreated. Standard removal includes enzymatic odor neutralization at the recovery site. R…

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Dead Bird Removal

Bird recoveries are often roof/gutter/vent — accessibility makes them harder than ground-level recoveries. Multi-bird recoveries (…

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Pennsylvania metro comparison

How Pittsburgh Compares to Nearby Pennsylvania Metros

Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal takes calls for 51 Pennsylvania cities under one phone number, one regional brand. These are the 9 closest to Pittsburgh — each with its own wildlife pressure pattern based on geography, population density, and proximity to parks and forests.

Pennsylvania cities nearest Pittsburgh
MetroCountyMetro PopArea CodeDistance
Pittsburgh ⭐Allegheny County2,300,000412—
WashingtonWashington County210,802724~23 mi
GreensburgWestmoreland County349,324724~26 mi
Beaver FallsBeaver County166,032724~27 mi
ButlerButler County200,169724~30 mi
KittanningArmstrong County63,698724~36 mi
UniontownFayette County123,021724~40 mi
New CastleLawrence County83,911724~43 mi
IndianaIndiana County82,878724~46 mi
JohnstownCambria County128,968814~57 mi
Distances are straight-line from Pittsburgh. Calls to the same phone number route by ZIP where an operator covers the address. See all 51 cities on the service-area page.
Nearby cities

Other Pennsylvania Cities Near Pittsburgh

The closest cities to Pittsburgh with their own page on this site. Click any for local pickup ordinance, road jurisdiction, and common species.

Washington, PA Washington County · ~23 mi from Pittsburgh Washington dead animal → Greensburg, PA Westmoreland County · ~26 mi from Pittsburgh Greensburg dead animal → Beaver Falls, PA Beaver County · ~27 mi from Pittsburgh Beaver Falls dead animal →

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Pittsburgh FAQ

Dead Animal Removal in Pittsburgh — FAQ

Who picks up dead animals in Pittsburgh, PA?
In Pittsburgh, dead animal pickup splits by location. Public right-of-way carcasses (city streets, sidewalks) are handled by whichever authority maintains that street. State routes and interstates are handled by PennDOT. Private property — your yard, attic, walls, crawlspace — is the homeowner's responsibility. Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal connects Pittsburgh homeowners with an independent wildlife operator for pickup where one covers the address. Pittsburgh's Bureau of Animal Care & Control lists removal of deceased animals among its services ((412) 255-2036, after hours (412) 255-2935); its page does not say whether that covers private property. PennDOT handles state highways and interstates (I-376, I-79, I-279). Private property is the homeowner's responsibility — call your municipality or a licensed wildlife operator. Allegheny County handles disposal guidance under the Pennsylvania Domestic Animal Act; the Pennsylvania Game Commission governs nuisance wildlife handling.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Pittsburgh?
What a Pittsburgh removal costs is set by the operator on the call from the animal's size, where it is on the property, access, and the disposal 25 Pa. Code § 243.11 requires. No per-hour billing.
How fast can an operator respond in Pittsburgh?
Where an operator covers the address, it depends on how their day is running. Ask when you call.
What species do operators handle in Pittsburgh?
Most-called species in greater Pittsburgh: raccoon (older hillside housing; primary PA rabies vector), squirrel (mature-tree neighborhoods like Squirrel Hill), deer (I-79 + I-376 wooded-edge corridors), opossum, groundhog and skunk (South Hills and North Hills yards). Requests for all six of Pennsylvania's most-called species (raccoon, deer, squirrel, opossum, skunk, bird) go to an independent operator where one covers the address; groundhog, fox, coyote and beaver calls depend on the operator, so call to confirm.
Who picks up dead animals in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, dead animal pickup splits by location. Carcasses in the public right-of-way (city streets, sidewalks) are handled by city public works departments. State routes and interstates are handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Carcasses on private property — your yard, attic, driveway, crawlspace — are the homeowner's responsibility. Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal connects you with an independent wildlife operator where one covers the address.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania removals are quoted job by job. The operator prices from the animal's size, whether it is outside or inside a structure, how reachable it is, and the disposal 25 Pa. Code § 243.11 requires. Finished walls and ceilings are not cut open. Quoted on the initial call. No per-hour billing.
How fast can an operator remove a dead animal from my property?
It depends on the operator's workload and how far out you are. Outdoor calls are usually the quickest to schedule; indoor recoveries (attic, crawl space, or a wall void reachable from above or below) may need a separate appointment if access tools are required. Ask for a time when you call.

Pittsburgh Dead Animal Removal

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