Dead Animal Removal in High Point, NC
Dead animal pickup across High Point and surrounding Guilford County. High Point is the Triad's third city and the only North Carolina city that sits in four counties at once: most of it is in Guilford, with the southern and western edges in Davidson, Forsyth and Randol...
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Who picks up dead animals in High Point, NC?
In High Point, public right-of-way carcasses are handled by whichever authority maintains that street; private property (yard, attic, walls, crawlspace) is homeowner-arranged. North Carolina Dead Animal Removal connects High Point homeowners with independent wildlife operators for pickup. The operator quotes on the call from size, location, access and disposal. Call (919) 642-1013.
Is dead animal removal free in High Point?
Partly — and the split is what most people get wrong. High Point's Public Services page is explicit: the city collects dead household pets under 100 pounds free for residents, bagged in the garbage cart or scheduled for curbside pickup through Customer Service at 336-883-3111, five days a week, and it is unlawful to put one at the curb before scheduling. An unowned animal already in the street is collected on notification, an animal over 100 pounds is the owner's to remove, and livestock is excluded. A wild animal in a yard, under a deck or in an attic is outside that policy, which is where a paid operator comes in. Anything on private property is the owner's responsibility, and that is the paid work we handle.
| Where the animal is | Who handles it | Phone | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public street or city property | City of High Point Customer Service (Public Services dead-animal collection) | (336) 883-3111 | Free (stated by the city) |
| State highway or interstate | North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) | 1-877-DOT-4YOU (1-877-368-4968) | State service |
| Private property — yard, attic, wall, crawlspace | North Carolina Dead Animal Removal | (919) 642-1013 | Quoted on the call |
For the statewide version of this breakdown, see our guide to who picks up dead animals in North Carolina.
Why High Point Has the Dead-Animal Calls It Does
High Point is the Triad's third city and the only North Carolina city that sits in four counties at once: most of it is in Guilford, with the southern and western edges in Davidson, Forsyth and Randolph. Oak Hollow Lake and High Point City Lake ring the north side with wooded shoreline, the Deep River corridor and the Piedmont Environmental Center run along the east, and the older Emerywood and Johnson Street blocks carry the mature-canopy squirrel and raccoon attic profile. Deer calls concentrate along I-74, I-85 Business and US-311 and on the Jamestown, Archdale and Trinity edges, heaviest in the October-to-December rut. The four-county footprint is not trivia here: which county's animal services applies depends on which side of a county line the address sits.
Common species calls in greater High Point: Most-called species in High Point: squirrel and raccoon (Emerywood, Johnson Street and Uptowne attics), deer (I-74, I-85 Business, US-311 and the Jamestown-Archdale-Trinity edge, peak October-December), opossum (Oak Hollow and City Lake shoreline neighborhoods), and domestic cat, which the city's own pickup covers.
Pickup jurisdiction in High Point: High Point publishes the clearest dead-animal policy in the Triad. The city collects dead animals free for residents, household pets only and under 100 pounds, either bagged in a heavy-duty plastic bag in the garbage cart or scheduled for curbside pickup through Customer Service at 336-883-3111, five days a week during normal business hours; the ordinance makes it unlawful to put a carcass at the curb before it is scheduled, an animal over 100 pounds is the owner's to remove, and an animal already in the street is collected on notification when the owner cannot be identified. Livestock, farm animals, horses and other non-household animals are excluded, so a raccoon in a yard, under a deck or in an attic is outside that service and is where a paid operator comes in. NCDOT handles I-74, I-85 Business, US-311 and the other state-maintained roads under 'Highway Debris/Dead Animals' at 1-877-368-4968; because the city straddles Guilford, Davidson, Forsyth and Randolph counties, county animal services depend on which county the address is in. Private property is the owner's responsibility; NCWRC does not remove dead animals.
Neighborhoods we serve in High Point: Emerywood, Oak Hollow, Deep River, Jamestown, Archdale, Trinity, Thomasville, Wendover Hills.
All High Point field work is performed by independent partner operators, following county solid-waste district requirements and NCDHHS rabies-vector protocols (NCDHHS Division of Public Health guidance).
Seven Species Covered Across Greater High Point
Each species page covers typical recovery scenarios, cost range, indoor vs outdoor handling, and rabies-vector protocol where applicable.
Dead Raccoon Removal
The #1 dead-animal call in North Carolina. Indoor recoveries (attic, walls, under decks) account for ~60% of raccoon carcass calls…
Raccoon Removal in High Point →Dead Deer Removal
North Carolina's biggest seasonal carcass call. Adult white-tailed deer carcasses can weigh 150-250 lbs — beyond DIY for most home…
Deer Removal in High Point →Dead Squirrel Removal
Squirrel calls are usually indoor — attic, soffit, walls. The carcass is often near where the squirrel originally got in, so remov…
Squirrel Removal in High Point →Dead Opossum Removal
Opossum recoveries are often under decks, in crawlspaces, or in garages. Rabies-vector species per NCDHHS N.C.G.S. § 130A-184 et s…
Opossum Removal in High Point →Dead Skunk Removal
Skunk carcasses leave musk for weeks if untreated. Standard removal includes enzymatic odor neutralization at the recovery site. R…
Skunk Removal in High Point →Dead Bird Removal
Bird recoveries are often roof/gutter/vent — accessibility makes them harder than ground-level recoveries. Multi-bird recoveries (…
Bird Removal in High Point →How High Point Compares to Other North Carolina Metros We Serve
North Carolina Dead Animal Removal routes calls for 9 North Carolina metros under one phone number, one regional brand. Each metro has its own wildlife pressure pattern based on geography, population density, and proximity to parks/forests.
| Metro | County | Metro Pop | Area Code | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | Wake County | 2,100,000 | 919 | Research Triangle |
| Durham | Durham County | 660,000 | 919 | Research Triangle |
| Greensboro | Guilford County | 790,000 | 336 | Piedmont Triad |
| Winston-Salem | Forsyth County | 700,000 | 336 | Piedmont Triad |
| Asheville | Buncombe County | 475,000 | 828 | Western North Carolina |
| Fayetteville | Cumberland County | 525,000 | 910 | Sandhills |
| Wilmington | New Hanover County | 300,000 | 910 | Cape Fear Coast |
| Charlotte | Mecklenburg County | 2,800,000 | 704 | Charlotte Metro |
| High Point ⭐ | Guilford County | 114,000 | 336 | Piedmont Triad |
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