Dead Animal Removal
Urban Service District (Inside the Former Athens City Limits)
The Athens-Clarke County Solid Waste Department is responsible for removing dead animals in the urban service district (inside the former Athens City limits). The dead animal must be in the right-of-way and not on private property. The right-of-way consists of Athens-Clarke County maintained streets and sidewalks and a small area of property next to the street. To request the removal of a dead animal in the urban service district (inside the former Athens City Limits), please call 706 613-3501.
Rural Service District (Outside the Former Athens City Limits)
The Streets & Drainage Division is responsible for removing dead animals within the rural service district (outside the former Athens City limits). The dead animal must be in the right-of-way and not on private property. The right-of-way consists of Athens-Clarke County maintained streets and sidewalks and a small area of property next to the street. To request the removal of a dead animal in the rural service district (outside the former Athens City Limits), please call 706 613-3465.
View a Map of the Former Athens City Limits.