Snakes, donkey heads, a dead cow: the odd things found in recycling – and how they should be disposed of

A majority of people do not know what to do when a pet dies, a survey commissioned by Veolia found. Dead animals are supposed to be taken to special council collection points. Photograph: James Ross/AAP

While Australia may be a pet-loving nation, a majority seem perplexed at what to do when a beloved animal dies.

Survey results commissioned by the waste management company Veolia show 80% of Australians do not know how to dispose of dead pets, with 38% putting them in the bin and 42% not knowing what to do at all.