Wilson County, TN
Bulk Animal Pickup in Wilson County
TDOT Region 3 vs. Private Removal — Know Your Options
Wilson County residents have two options for dead deer and large animal removal on roads and highways: TDOT Region 3's free road service and private wildlife removal companies. Here's what each covers — and when you need to call us instead.
(615) 613-5992 — Call NowYour Two Options
TDOT Region 3 — Wilson County Highways
(615) 350-4405TDOT Region 3 handles dead animal removal from state-maintained highways in Wilson County. This is a free public service for carcasses on state routes such as US-70, US-231, TN-109, TN-24, and I-40.
Coverage
TDOT's service covers dead animals on state-maintained highways and interstates in Wilson County. County roads and city streets are handled by the Wilson County Highway Department or municipal departments, not TDOT.
Limitations:
- Private property pickups are not provided — yards, driveways, and fields are not covered
- Response times vary and may take several days depending on workload and crew availability
- No cleanup, sanitation, or odor treatment — carcass removal only
- County-maintained roads require a separate call to the Wilson County Highway Department
- No treatment for decomposition fluids, maggots, or lingering odor
- No scavenger deterrence after removal
- City streets in Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown, and Lebanon may fall under municipal departments
How to Call
Call TDOT Region 3 at (615) 350-4405 during business hours. For after-hours state highway emergencies, use the TDOT 24-hour statewide line at 1-800-342-3258.
When to Call a Private Service
(615) 613-5992TDOT handles road-side carcasses on state highways, but private removal is the right call for residential property, decomposing carcasses, water-adjacent situations, or any time you need same-day service.
Why choose private:
- Same-day response — no government call queue
- Private property service guaranteed — yards, driveways, ponds, and fields
- Full cleanup and sanitation, not just carcass removal
- Odor neutralization and soil treatment for decomposition sites
- Maggot and fly control at the removal site
- Available evenings and weekends
- NWCOA certified and TWRA permitted — fully legal disposal
Which Service Do You Need?
Use this guide to find the right call for your situation.
Dead deer on I-40, US-70, US-231, or another state highway in Wilson County
For carcasses on TDOT-maintained state routes, call TDOT Region 3 at (615) 350-4405. It's free and within their jurisdiction. Use the 24-hour line (1-800-342-3258) for after-hours reports.
Call TDOTDead deer on a Wilson County road
County-maintained roads fall under the Wilson County Highway Department, not TDOT. Contact the county highway office for carcasses on county roads. TDOT cannot respond to county-maintained roads.
Call TDOTDead deer in your yard, driveway, or field
TDOT only covers public state highways. For carcasses on private property anywhere in Wilson County, a private service is your only option.
Call Private ServiceDeer that has been decomposing for days
TDOT removes the carcass but does not treat the site. If decomposition has started, you need cleanup, odor treatment, and soil remediation — services only a private company provides.
Call Private ServiceDead deer near the Cumberland River, a lake, or drainage area
Water-adjacent carcasses require careful extraction to prevent contamination. TDOT is not equipped for water recovery — this requires a private wildlife removal specialist.
Call Private ServiceWeekend or after-hours emergency
TDOT Region 3 operates on standard business hours for routine pickups. If you need same-day removal on a Saturday or Sunday and can't wait, a private service is your fastest option.
Call Private ServiceNeed Same-Day Service in Wilson County?
We respond fast anywhere in Wilson County — Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown, Gladeville, and beyond. NWCOA certified. TWRA permitted.
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