NOTE: This section speaks to the pick up of dead animals ONLY.

1)      The Department of Public Works will only pick up animals in roadway within Town’s right away limits.

2)      Employees will be furnished with all proper safety gear as well as any necessary equipment and training needed to perform task in timely manner.

3)      Disposal will be thru a container systems within guide lines of Morris County disposal rules and regulations in County Solid Waste Guidelines.

5)      Any deer on Morris County Roads will be called into Morris County Report a Pothole or Road Maintenance Issue at 973-285-6763 or e-mailed to PublicWorks@co.morris.nj.us. To arrange pick up services.

6)      Any deer on NJ State Roads, call NJDOT at 609-588-6211 to arrange pick up services.

7)      Any animal on private property will not be picked up by the Town of Morristown.

TRAPPING OF NUISANCE WILDLIFE IS NOT A REQUIRED SERVICE UNDER STATUTE FOR MUNICIPAL AMINAL CONTROL.

For Animal Control matters (see list below), please call the Health Division as 973-796-1975 or click here.

• Rescue sick and injured domestic and wild animals.
• Pick up lost, homeless animals as well as sick and injured wildlife.
• Investigates animal cruelty, neglect and abuse.
• Investigates animal bites and attacks.
• Manages rabies control program.
• Pick up dangerous and aggressive domestic animals or wildlife.
• Conducts public education programs.