Dead Animal Removal – Incorporated Areas
Dead animal removal from public property only.
Carlsbad
For removal of a dead animal on city street or beach, contact City of Carlsbad at (760) 434-2980. After hours or on weekends, contact the City of Carlsbad Police Department dispatch center at (760) 931-2197.
Chula Vista
For dead animal removal, contact the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility at (619) 691-5123.
Coronado
For dead animal removal call (760) 522-7371 during hours and call (760) 522-7350 for after hours.
Del Mar
For dead animal removal on city property contact the Del Mar Public Works Department at (858) 755-3294.
El Cajon
For dead animal removal on City of El Cajon property contact (619) 448-7383.
Encinitas
For dead animal removal on public property, public streets, and public right-of-way, contact the Street Section at (760) 633-2850.
Escondido
D.A.R. Contractors provide dead animal removal services for the City of Escondido. Call (619) 390-8204 for pickup on public streets and property.
Imperial Beach
For dead animal removal contact (619) 390-8204.
La Mesa
For dead animal removal on public property and public streets, contact (619) 469-6111 ext.243.
Lemon Grove
The City of Lemon Grove uses the City of Chula Vista for animal services. Contact (619) 476-2476. If you are calling after hours use (619) 691-5151.
National City
National City Animal Regulations is located within The National City Police Department, contact Animal Regulations at (619) 336-4478.
Oceanside
If the removal is on a public street, public property, or beaches, contact D&D Services at (877) 742-5787. There is no charge if the animal is less than 250lbs. If the animal is in the water, contact the Harbor Maintenance at (760) 435-4000. If the dead animal is on Highway 76 or Highway 78 (on/off ramps) contact Caltrans at (619) 688-6670.
Poway
For dead animals found within the City of Poway, call (858) 279-8242.
San Diego
To request the removal of a dead animal from the public right-of-way, call Environmental Services at (858) 694-7000 from, 6:30 AM to 5 PM. The same number is used for after-hours messages.
San Marcos
For dead animal removal within the City of San Marcos contact (760) 752-7550 ext. 3331.
Santee
For dead animal removal on public property contact the City of Santee’s Public Services Division at (619) 258-4195.
Solana Beach
For removal of dead animals on streets and public property, call D & D Disposal, Inc. at (858) 279-8242 for the answering center, (877) 742-5787, or (888) 299-9905.
Vista
The City of Vista contracts with D&D Services. Call (877) 742-5787 for dead animal removal on public property.
