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Dead Opossum Removal in Minnesota

Same-day dead opossum removal across Minnesota — under deck, crawlspace, yard, garage. Rabies-vector species (rare but possible) — handled with PPE per MDH guidance.

$300–$1,000
Flat rate, by animal size
Under 4 hr
Same-day response target
No trip fee
Quoted on the call
  • ✓ Licensed · Insured · Minnesota DNR-Permitted Partner Operators
  • ✓ Same-Day Pickup · Phone Quote in Minutes
  • ✓ Minnesota Statewide · 7 Metros
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Quick answer

Who handles dead opossum removal in Minnesota?

Minnesota Dead Animal Removal connects Minnesota homeowners with licensed wildlife operators for dead opossum removal. $300–$400 flat rate for standard outdoor recovery. Indoor recoveries (attic, wall, crawlspace) typically run higher than that range, since they require access cuts, sanitizing and an entry-point check — your operator quotes the exact price after hearing where the animal is, never a per-hour rate. Phone quote in minutes, on-site under 4 hours. Opossum is a rabies-vector species — handled with PPE per MDH guidance. Call (507) 203-2223.

What's included

What Does Dead Opossum Removal Include in Minnesota?

Opossum — species handled by Minnesota Dead Animal Removal in Minnesota

Opossum recoveries are often under decks, in crawlspaces, or in garages. Rabies-vector species per MDH rabies-vector guidance — PPE protocols on every recovery.

All field work performed by Minnesota DNR-permitted licensed wildlife operators carrying general liability insurance ≥$1M, following Minn. Stat. § 35.82 and county solid-waste district requirements and MDH rabies-vector protocols (MDH rabies-vector guidance).

Who Do You Call for a Dead Opossum in Your Yard in Minnesota?

A dead opossum on your own property is the property owner's responsibility — no Minnesota city or county will enter private land to collect it. On a public road it belongs to whoever maintains that road, and that is the whole distinction people get bounced between departments over.

  • Your yard, driveway, deck, attic or walls: yours to arrange — this is the paid job, $300–$400.
  • Interstates, state and US routes: the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
  • County-classified roads: the county engineer's office.
  • Township and city streets: that township or municipal service department.

Free pickup ends at your property line. If the animal is on the public side of it, use the agency above and pay nothing; if it is on your side, we connect you with a licensed operator for same-day pickup at a flat rate quoted on the phone. Full agency-by-agency breakdown is in our guide to who picks up dead animals in Minnesota.

How it works

The Dead Opossum Removal Process

Opossum recoveries are often under decks, in crawlspaces, or in garages. Rabies-vector species per MDH rabies-vector guidance — PPE protocols on every recovery.

  1. Phone quote in minutes — location (under deck? crawlspace? garage?), accessibility, presence of pets/children in the area
  2. Dispatch within four hours
  3. Recovery with PPE — gloves, respirator if odor is heavy, sealed-bag handling
  4. Disposal per the Minnesota Board of Animal Health + MDH rabies-vector handling guidance
  5. Crawlspace recoveries include sanitize + entry-point flag (opossums den; if one died there, the den site is active)
  6. Invoice on completion
Cost in Minnesota

How Much Does Dead Opossum Removal Cost?

Dead Opossum Removal in Minnesota typically runs $300–$400 flat rate for standard outdoor recovery (yard, driveway, road frontage). Indoor recoveries (attic, walls, crawlspace) run higher, since they require access cuts, sanitizing and an entry-point assessment — see our pricing methodology for how that range is set. Your operator quotes the exact number on the phone before dispatch, always flat rate, never per-hour.

Quote is given on the initial phone call — no per-hour billing, no trip fees, no hidden add-ons. Payment in person (cash/card/check) or remote link after completion.

When to call

When Should You Call Us?

As soon as you notice the carcass — or the smell. Decomposition begins within 24 hours in warm weather, and the smell roughly doubles every 24 hours after that. Earlier removal = less odor remediation needed = lower cost.

Rabies vector species. If you or a pet had any contact with this animal, contact your physician AND the MDH Bureau of Infectious Diseases for rabies post-exposure consultation. We handle the carcass; rabies post-exposure is a separate medical decision.

Minnesota coverage

Dead Opossum Removal Available Across Minnesota

Minnesota Dead Animal Removal dispatches same-day dead animal pickup across 7 Minnesota metros via licensed wildlife operators. Click any city for the local pickup ordinance, dispatch hub, response time, and species most frequently called in for that metro.

Rochester , MN
226,000 metro residents · Southern Minnesota
Olmsted County · 507 area code
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Mankato , MN
103,000 metro residents · Southern Minnesota
Blue Earth County · 507 area code
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St. Cloud , MN
200,000 metro residents · Central Minnesota
Stearns County · 320 area code
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Duluth , MN
290,000 metro residents · Northern Minnesota
St. Louis County · 218 area code
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Moorhead , MN
65,000 metro residents · Northern Minnesota
Clay County · 218 area code
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Minneapolis , MN
1,283,000 metro residents · Twin Cities Metro
Hennepin County · 612 area code
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St. Paul , MN
552,000 metro residents · Twin Cities Metro
Ramsey County · 651 area code
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FAQ

Dead Opossum Removal — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does dead opossum removal cost in Minnesota?
Dead Opossum Removal in Minnesota typically runs $300–$400 for standard outdoor recovery. Indoor recoveries (attic, wall, crawlspace) typically run higher than that range, since they require access cuts, sanitizing and an entry-point check — your operator quotes the exact price after hearing where the animal is, never a per-hour rate. Opossum is a rabies-vector species per MDH guidance — handled with PPE protocols at no extra charge. Flat rate quoted on the initial phone call. No per-hour billing, no surprise add-ons.
How fast can you remove dead opossum in Minnesota?
Response window is under 4 hours in the 7 Minnesota metros we serve (Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Duluth, Moorhead). Same-day pickup is the default for outdoor calls received before 5pm. Typical on-site time: 30-75 minutes typical.
What's the process for dead opossum removal?
Phone quote in minutes → dispatch within 4 hours → on-site recovery with PPE → rabies-vector handling per MDH protocols → the Minnesota Board of Animal Health-compliant disposal → site cleanup → flat-rate invoice. Detailed process: Phone quote in minutes — location (under deck? crawlspace? garage?), accessibility, presence of pets/children in the area.
Who do you call for a dead opossum in your yard in Minnesota?
A dead opossum on your own property is the property owner's responsibility — no Minnesota city or county will enter private land to collect it. On a public road it belongs to whoever maintains that road: the Minnesota Department of Transportation for interstates and state routes, the county engineer for county roads, and your city or township for local streets.
Who picks up dead animals in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, dead animal pickup splits by location. Carcasses in the public right-of-way (city streets, sidewalks) are handled by city public works departments. State routes and interstates are handled by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Carcasses on private property — your yard, attic, driveway, crawlspace — are the homeowner's responsibility. Minnesota Dead Animal Removal connects you with a licensed wildlife operator who can be on-site within 4 hours, often same-day.
How much does dead animal removal cost in Minnesota?
Most Minnesota dead-animal removals fall into two ranges: small animals (raccoon, squirrel, opossum, skunk, birds) run $300-$400, and large animals like deer run $600-$1,000. A simple outdoor pickup is at the low end of the small-animal range; attic, wall, and crawlspace extractions run higher because they involve access cuts, sanitizing, and entry-point assessment. Pricing is quoted on the initial phone call — no per-hour surprises, no hidden fees.
How fast can you remove a dead animal from my property?
Most Minnesota metros we serve get on-site response within 4 hours of the phone quote. Same-day pickup is the default for outdoor calls (yard, driveway, road frontage). Indoor recoveries (attic, walls) may need a next-business-day appointment if access tools are required. Rabies-vector species (raccoon, skunk, bat, fox) and rut-season deer get priority dispatch.
What animals do you handle?
Same-day pickup for the six most-called Minnesota wildlife species: raccoon, white-tailed deer, squirrel, opossum, skunk, and bird. We also handle larger or less-common calls (groundhog, fox, coyote, beaver) on a case-by-case basis — call to confirm. Rabies-vector species are handled with PPE per MDH guidance.

Dead Opossum Removal? Same-Day Pickup Available.

Phone quote in minutes. On-site under 4 hours. Flat rate, no surprises.

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