Chronic Wasting Disease Lined Landfills for Deer Carcass Disposal - CDFW [ds3156]

Dump or disposal sites will be utilized in the event of a positive detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), necessitating the responsible disposal of the carcass. These locations serve as dumpsites for the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of deer carcasses, minimizing the risk of disease transmission within cervid populations. Each landfill has their own process of accepting the carcass and operate at different times and require specific paperwork and fees. Other operating landfills in California either are not lined or still need to be added to this list to ensure disposal is safe. CDFW aims to ensure prompt and proper disposal procedures are followed, aligning with regulations and guidelines for disease management by mapping these sites and making the information accessible to the public.