If a resident observes a hazardous situation during nonworking hours, call 911. 

The Public Works Department only removes dead animals from the right-of-way within town limits on town roads and sidewalks. We do not collect dead animals from private property or wooded areas. Report a dead animal directly to the Solid Waste Services Division using the form above or call 919-969-5100.

For the removal of dead animals on state-maintained roads, call:

• North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) 1-877-368-4968.

For all other roads in the area, the proper service providers may be found below: 

• Carrboro Public Works 919-918-7425
• Hillsborough Public Works 919-732-1270
• Unincorporated Orange County 919-296-6080 

To report other Solid Waste issues (including yard waste) or to speak to a supervisor, call the Public Works Department at 919-969-5100.