Dead Animal Removal in Delaware, OH
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Dead animal pickup in Delaware and Delaware County, routed by ZIP where an operator covers the address. The Olentangy River runs straight through Delaware beside SR 315, and the city's traffic safety plan calls the river both an amenity and a barrier between one side of town and the other. US 23 runs al...
Who do I call for a dead animal in Delaware, OH?
The City of Delaware publishes no dead-animal policy. Public Works (740-203-1810) maintains city streets, and on county roads the Delaware County Engineer's roadside crew keeps roads clear of animals and debris ((740) 833-2400). For private-property pickup in Delaware, Ohio Dead Animal Removal routes calls by ZIP to an independent operator where one covers the address. Call (614) 412-5656. The price is quoted on the call.
Is dead animal removal free in Delaware?
The City of Delaware has not published who clears a dead animal from a city street; its Public Works Department (740-203-1810) maintains the roads but lists no dead-animal service. On county roads the Delaware County Engineer's roadside crew keeps roads clear of animals and debris, and ODOT District 6, headquartered on East William Street in Delaware, serves the county's state routes without publishing a dead-animal line. For a yard, deck or crawl space, calls route by ZIP to an independent operator where one covers the address.
| Where the animal is | Who handles it | Phone | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public street or city property | City of Delaware Public Works Department | 740-203-1810 | Not published |
| State highway or interstate | ODOT District 6 | 740-833-8000 | State service |
| County-maintained road | Delaware County Engineer (Highway Department) | (740) 833-2400 | County service (cost not stated) |
| Private property (yard, attic, crawlspace) | Independent operator where one covers the address, via Ohio Dead Animal Removal | (614) 412-5656 | Quoted on the call |
Official pages checked: City of Delaware, Public Works; City of Delaware, Report a Problem/Contact Us; City of Delaware, Fast Facts; City of Delaware, Travel Safe Delaware: An Action Plan for Safe Streets (PDF); Delaware County Engineer, Departments; Delaware County Dog Warden, home page FAQ; Ohio Department of Transportation, District 6 - Columbus Area.
Who not to call: the Delaware County Dog Warden for wildlife (its FAQ says the office has no authority to control wildlife).
A raccoon, skunk or other nuisance animal that is still alive can be trapped for pay in Ohio only by someone holding ODNR's commercial nuisance wild animal control operator license.
For the statewide version of this breakdown, see our guide to who picks up dead animals in Ohio.
Why Delaware Has the Dead-Animal Calls It Does
The Olentangy River runs straight through Delaware beside SR 315, and the city's traffic safety plan calls the river both an amenity and a barrier between one side of town and the other. US 23 runs along the city, US 36 crosses it as William Street, and SR 37 and US 42 (London Road) pass through as well. The city covers about 21 square miles and is mostly residential; between 2000 and 2009 it annexed land to the southeast for housing. City building activity puts the population near 45,000, almost double the 2000 figure. Ohio Wesleyan University occupies more than 200 acres beside downtown, and the urban forest holds more than 18,000 trees.
The City of Delaware publishes no dead-animal policy. Its Public Works Department, at 440 E. William Street (740-203-1810), lists roadway maintenance among its services, and the city's Report a Problem page sends street light, pothole, sidewalk and traffic signal reports to pwcs@delawareohio.net. Neither page mentions dead animals. Service requests can also go through the Del-AWARE app. Nothing the city publishes covers a carcass in a yard, a response time or a charge. On county roads, the Delaware County Engineer's roadside crew keeps roads clear of animals and debris.
Neighborhoods around Delaware: Downtown Delaware, Delaware Township, Troy Township, Brown Township, Royal Dornoch, Myers Glen.
What animals do people call about in Delaware?
Squirrels are the steady call in Delaware's street and park trees and around Ohio Wesleyan. Raccoons, opossums and skunks show up along the Olentangy River and near Blue Limestone Park and the Wetlands Park on Mill Run Crossing. Deer are the roadside call on US 23, US 36 and US 42, and birds round out the list. Found one in your Delaware yard? Start here. Can smell it but can't find it? This walks the search.
Dead Deer Removal Β· Dead Raccoon Removal Β· Dead Skunk Removal Β· Dead Opossum Removal Β· Dead Squirrel Removal Β· Dead Bird Removal Β· Dead Animal in a Wall Β· Dead Animal in Attic Removal Β· Dead Animal Under House Removal Β· Dead Animal in Crawl Space Removal Β· Dead Animal Odor Removal Β· Emergency Dead Animal Removal Β· Dead Animal Removal Cost Β· Commercial Dead Animal Removal Β· Roadkill Removal.
What does dead animal removal cost in Delaware?
Access drives the quote in Delaware. An animal in the crawl space or under the porch of one of the city's 19th-century homes takes longer to reach than one lying on open lawn in a newer southeast subdivision. A deer at the edge of a lot along US 23 or US 42 is a heavier recovery than a squirrel. The operator prices from size, location, access and disposal.
Nearby Ohio Metros
The closest metros to Delaware with their own pages. Click any for local pickup ordinance, road jurisdiction, and common species.
- Columbus (Franklin County, about 23 miles)
- Newark (Licking County, about 39 miles)
- Springfield (Clark County, about 46 miles)
- Dublin (Franklin County, about 13 miles)
- Westerville (Franklin County, about 14 miles)
- Marysville (Union County, about 16 miles)
- Mount Vernon (Knox County, about 32 miles)
Delaware questions
Will City of Delaware crews pick up a dead animal in the street?
Will Delaware city crews take a dead animal off my property?
Who handles a dead deer on US 23 or US 36 near Delaware?
What if the raccoon or skunk in my Delaware yard is still alive?
How is dead animal removal priced in Delaware?
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Delaware Dead Animal Removal
Quoted on the call. No price until the operator knows the job.