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Dead Animal Removal in Scranton, PA

Same-day dead animal pickup across Scranton and surrounding Lackawanna County. Scranton anchors the 555,000-person Northeastern Pennsylvania metro across Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, alongside Wilkes-Barre. The Lackawanna and Susquehanna River valleys + the Pocono-adjacent w...

$300–$1,000
Flat rate, by animal size
Under 4 hr
Same-day response target
No trip fee
Quoted on the call
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Who picks up dead animals in Scranton, PA?

In Scranton, public right-of-way carcasses are handled by Scranton Public Works; private property (yard, attic, walls, crawlspace) is homeowner-arranged. Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal connects Scranton homeowners with licensed wildlife operators for same-day pickup. Small animals $300–$400, large animals (deer) $600–$1,000. Call (717) 912-9692.

Scranton wildlife context

Why Scranton Has the Dead-Animal Calls It Does

Scranton anchors the 555,000-person Northeastern Pennsylvania metro across Lackawanna and Luzerne counties, alongside Wilkes-Barre. The Lackawanna and Susquehanna River valleys + the Pocono-adjacent wooded ridges drive strong deer, raccoon and bear-adjacent wildlife pressure. Older Green Ridge and Hill Section homes generate raccoon and squirrel calls, while Clarks Summit, Dunmore and the valley townships drive opossum, groundhog and skunk work; deer-vehicle collisions concentrate on I-81, I-84 and I-476 (the Northeast Extension).

Common species calls in greater Scranton: Most-called species in greater Scranton: deer (I-81 + Pocono-adjacent ridge corridors), raccoon (older Green Ridge + Hill Section housing), squirrel (mature-tree neighborhoods), opossum, groundhog and skunk (Clarks Summit and Dunmore yards).

Pickup jurisdiction in Scranton: Scranton and Wilkes-Barre public works handle right-of-way carcasses on city streets. PennDOT handles state highways and interstates (I-81, I-84, I-476). Private property is the homeowner's responsibility. Lackawanna and Luzerne counties handle disposal guidance under the Pennsylvania Domestic Animal Act; the Pennsylvania Game Commission governs nuisance wildlife handling.

Neighborhoods we serve in Scranton: Green Ridge, Hill Section, Dunmore, Clarks Summit, Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Pittston, Moosic.

All Scranton field work is performed by Pennsylvania Game Commission-permitted partner operators carrying GL insurance ≥$1M, following the Pennsylvania Domestic Animal Act (PA Department of Agriculture) and PA DOH rabies-vector protocols (PA DOH rabies-vector guidance).

Species we handle in Scranton

Seven Species, Same-Day Pickup Across Greater Scranton

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. Indoor recoveries (attic, walls, under decks) account for ~60% of raccoon carcass calls —…

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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 — attic, soffit, walls. The carcass is often near where the squirrel originally got in, so remov…

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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 cluster overview

How Scranton Compares to Nearby Pennsylvania Metros We Serve

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

Pennsylvania cities nearest Scranton, served by Pennsylvania Dead Animal Removal
MetroCountyMetro PopArea CodeDistance
Scranton ⭐Lackawanna County555,000570—
Wilkes-BarreLuzerne County325,594570~16 mi
HonesdaleWayne County51,703570~24 mi
Jim ThorpeCarbon County65,868570~37 mi
StroudsburgMonroe County168,327570~38 mi
MilfordPike County62,808570~45 mi
TowandaBradford County59,600570~47 mi
BloomsburgColumbia County66,193570~50 mi
AllentownLehigh County865,000610~56 mi
BethlehemNorthampton County312,951610~56 mi
Distances are straight-line from Scranton. Same phone number routes to the appropriate regional partner operator for the caller's location. Coverage extends to neighboring counties not listed here on a case-by-case basis — see all 51 cities on the service-area page.
Nearby coverage

Nearby Pennsylvania Metros We Also Serve

The closest cities to Scranton in our same-day dispatch network. Click any for local pickup ordinance, dispatch hub, response time, and common species.

Wilkes-Barre, PA Luzerne County · ~16 mi from Scranton Wilkes-Barre dead animal → Honesdale, PA Wayne County · ~24 mi from Scranton Honesdale dead animal → Jim Thorpe, PA Carbon County · ~37 mi from Scranton Jim Thorpe dead animal →

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Scranton FAQ

Dead Animal Removal in Scranton — FAQ

Who picks up dead animals in Scranton, PA?
In Scranton, dead animal pickup splits by location. Public right-of-way carcasses (city streets, sidewalks) are handled by Scranton Public Works. 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 Scranton homeowners with licensed wildlife operators for same-day pickup. Scranton and Wilkes-Barre public works handle right-of-way carcasses on city streets. PennDOT handles state highways and interstates (I-81, I-84, I-476). Private property is the homeowner's responsibility. Lackawanna and Luzerne counties handle disposal guidance under the Pennsylvania Domestic Animal Act; the Pennsylvania Game Commission governs nuisance wildlife handling.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Scranton?
Current Scranton-area rates: small animals (raccoon, squirrel, opossum, skunk, birds) $300–$400, large animals like deer $600–$1,000. A simple outdoor pickup is at the low end; attic, wall, and crawlspace extractions run higher. Flat rate quoted on the initial phone call — no per-hour billing, no surprise add-ons.
How fast can you respond in Scranton?
Response window for Scranton is under 4 hours from phone quote. Same-day pickup is the default for outdoor calls received before 5pm. We dispatch from a hub serving Northeastern Pennsylvania (Lackawanna County + neighboring counties).
What species do you handle in Scranton?
Most-called species in greater Scranton: deer (I-81 + Pocono-adjacent ridge corridors), raccoon (older Green Ridge + Hill Section housing), squirrel (mature-tree neighborhoods), opossum, groundhog and skunk (Clarks Summit and Dunmore yards). We handle all six of Pennsylvania's most-called species (raccoon, deer, squirrel, opossum, skunk, bird) plus less-common calls (groundhog, fox, coyote, beaver) on a case-by-case basis.
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 a licensed wildlife operator who can be on-site within 4 hours, often same-day.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Pennsylvania?
Most Pennsylvania dead-animal removals fall into two ranges: small animals (raccoon, squirrel, opossum, skunk, birds) run $300-$400, and large animals like deer run $600-$1,000. A simple outdoor pickup is at the low end of the small-animal range; attic, wall, and crawlspace extractions run higher because they involve access cuts, sanitizing, and entry-point assessment. Pricing is quoted on the initial phone call — no per-hour surprises, no hidden fees.
How fast can you remove a dead animal from my property?
Most Pennsylvania cities we serve get on-site response within 4 hours of the phone quote. Same-day pickup is the default for outdoor calls (yard, driveway, road frontage). Indoor recoveries (attic, walls) may need a next-business-day appointment if access tools are required. Rabies-vector species (raccoon, skunk, bat, fox) and rut-season deer get priority dispatch.

Scranton Dead Animal Removal — Same-Day Pickup

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