NORTH CAROLINA, USA — A field, the woods, on your wall, or even on your dinner table - these are acceptable places for a deer.
Your recycling bin ain't one of 'em!
Would you believe the City of High Point had to remind folks to NOT dump dead deer in recycling bins? They took to Twitter to get the word out.
The post got us wondering - what should you do about dead animals in the road or elsewhere? The rules vary for some Triad cities. Spoiler alert: you can't recycle dead deer in any of them.
High Point:
High Point City officials say you can call 336-883-3111 any time about dead animals, and someone will pick up the carcass the next business day.
City officials say dead animals under 100 pounds can be bagged and placed in your GARBAGE cart, but do not EVER put a dead animal in a recycling bin.
Greensboro:
If you come across any dead animals on city streets, call 336-373-CITY (2489). The city will also pick up dead animals placed at the curb. You can put the dead animal in a bag or box, but DO NOT put it in your garbage or recycling can. City officials say dead animals placed in garbage bins could damage equipment.
Winston-Salem:
Winston-Salem has a similar policy to Greensboro. If the dead animal is within city limits, call CityLink at 336-727-2638 and give the exact location. The sanitation department will send someone to pick it up. If the dead animal is within the county, call NCDOT at 1-877-DOT-4YOU (1-877-368-4968). Don't put a dead animal in your recycling bin.