Deer carcass disposal available

WOOD COUNTY--Portage County Solid Waste has once again collaborated with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to offer residents a free option for deer carcass disposal. A dedicated dumpster is available at the Portage County Solid Waste Transfer Facility until Jan. 31, 2025. After this date, deer carcasses and remains will no longer be accepted. This
service is available for both in-county and out-of-county residents.
Processing facilities and businesses must arrange for deer carcasses and remains to be sent directly to the Adams County or Marathon County Landfill.
The Portage County Solid Waste Transfer Facility is also a CWD testing site. Please place deer heads for testing in the self-service kiosk located next to the carcass disposal dumpster.
Due to CWD concerns, many Wisconsin landfills no longer accept deer carcasses, and therefore they cannot be mixed with trash. If you need to dispose of deer carcasses or remains outside of the specified timeframe, the Marathon County Landfill will accept them year-round for a fee. As a reminder, it is illegal to dispose of waste on public lands, roadways, or
on private property without permission. Additional guidance on deer carcass disposal is available at www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/carcass.html.