Special Services - Solid Waste Services Dead Animal Collection City of Charlotte crews will remove dead animals from public streets or from the curbside. Charlotte residents may request collection of dead pets or animals which have been killed on city streets. An intersection or block number is needed. All animals collected from Charlotte homes must not weigh more than 100 pounds, and must be placed at the curb. If at all possible, place the animal in a trash bag.
City ordinance prohibits crews from entering private property to remove animals.
The Special Services Division of the Solid Waste Services Department provides cleanup and maintenance to the Mall area in Uptown Charlotte. Street Cleaning Uptown streets and major thoroughfares are periodically cleaned by the Solid Waste Services Special Services Division.