Deer carcasses
Proper Disposal
• Residential deer waste: Deer waste for disposal by non-commercial customers continues to be exempt from any special handling regulations so long as there is no evidence of the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Carcasses can be disposed of in the regular household trash unless chronic wasting disease is suspected* (see below.) Each resident can dispose of up to 2 bagged, CWD-free carcasses per visit at the Materials Recovery Center for a fee (mixed waste rate).
• Businesses (Commercial deer waste): Customers who generate deer waste as part of their business will no longer need to have this waste profiled and manifested. These carcasses can go in the trash unless CWD* is suspected. Businesses should contact their garbage haulers for specific details on carcass management and disposal guidelines.
• *Deer waste with CWD: If deer waste is known to be infected with CWD, it cannot go in the trash and will need to be disposed of in an alternate manner (landfill/burial is not recommended.) Call the Wisconsin or Minnesota DNR offices or visit the links below for more information on handling and disposal:
CWD information from MN DNR: (651) 296-6157 or toll free (888) 646-6367
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/deer/management/harvesting/index.html
CWD information from WI DNR: 1-888-WDNRINFo (1-888-936-7463)
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/carcass.html; and https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/captive.html