Dead Animal Disposal License

Any person engaged in the business of obtaining, by purchase or otherwise, bodies, carcasses, or parts of animals, for the purpose of;

• Obtaining the hide, skin, or grease, or,
  
• Disposing of such body, carcass or parts in any way
  

Exemptions:

• Slaughtering and handling of animals for human consumption
• Dissection of animals for scientific research
• Disposal in the regular course of a garbage business

The license includes the business's associated vehicles at no additional charge. The Oregon Revised Statutes require a brief inspection of the facility prior to issuing the license.

Fee: $50 per location. Licensing year runs July 1 through June 30.

See the Assembly Plant License page for refrigerated collection point licensing. 

• Dead Animal Disposal Facility License Application
  Application to begin the process to become licensed as a disposal facility for dead animals in Oregon.
• Oregon Revised Statute 601 - Dead Animals
  ORS 601 - Dead Animals