Dead Animal Movement & Disposal

 

If you are concerned about dead wildlife, contact the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (Nampa 208-465-8465, McCall 208-634-8137)

 

If you are concerned about dead pets along a highway or other roadway, contact your local county highway department.

 

Through IDAPA 02.04.17 “Rules Governing Dead Animal Movement and Disposal,” ISDA is the regulatory agency for disposal of domestic dead animals.  All dead livestock, and any parts or pieces of such animals, must be properly disposed of within 72 hours after knowledge of death.  There are several approved methods for disposal, including contacting a licensed rendering facility for pickup, taking to an approved landfill, and burial.  Most other methods require pre-approval from ISDA.   If burial is chosen, the site must meet the following requirements:

    • Depth of at least 3 feet;
    • At least 300 feet from wells, surface water intake structures, and drinking water supply lakes or springs;
    • At least 300 feet from any residences;
    • At least 50 feet from property lines;
    • At least 100 feet from public roadways;
    • At least 200 feet from any body of surface water (lake, river, stream, pond, etc.); and
    • Not located in a low-lying area which may flood or in areas with a high water table where seasonal high water may contact the burial pit.

If you are concerned about dead livestock not meeting the above requirements, please contact Animal Industries at (208) 332-8562 or fill out an online complaint form.

 

Rendering Plants

Rendering plants in Idaho are regulated through Title 25, Chapter 32, Idaho Code, “Rendering Establishments.” They are inspected by livestock investigators and renewed annually.  They must submit their $25.00 renewal fee prior to their next renewal.  New facilities must also include a completed application.  If you need an inspection or have questions, please contact (208) 332-8540 or the livestock investigator in your area.  
 
Currently there are two approved rendering facilities in Idaho:
  
Darling International Inc #104
Kuna, ID 83634
(208) 344-8318
  
Deads Inc. #105 Paul Blake
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 284-9488

  
Rocky Mountain Pet Burial #110
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 631-0279