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A technician looks over the home and explains what can be cleaned and what has to be removed.
Humboldt, Portland, OR · Multnomah County
After neglect, illness or a long absence, who cleans up the waste left behind? In Humboldt, (877) 812-4220 reaches a team for human feces cleanup, urine removal, deodorizing and disinfection.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Human feces and urine cleanup is different from sewage cleanup. It deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, while sewage backup involves contaminated water from pipes and drains.
If feces or urine has soiled your property in Humboldt or elsewhere in Multnomah County, you can get a cleanup team for feces and urine cleanup. The crew works for homeowners, landlords, caregivers, property managers and businesses. Call Humboldt Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
Most homes in Portland are occupied, so waste cleanup is usually tied to illness, aging or a household in crisis, not an empty property. About 63% of homes in Portland were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
A technician looks over the home and explains what can be cleaned and what has to be removed.
Technicians wear full protective equipment and close off the area to stop cross-contamination.
Waste is lifted and soaked materials are cut out and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned, then disinfected with EPA-registered products.
Bagged waste leaves with the crew. The room is checked and returned for normal use.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in Humboldt, Portland, OR to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Waste volume plays a role. More soaked material means more packaging and more regulated waste to haul and dispose of.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Estimates only, not a quote. Sources: Yelp Costs. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 to talk through the job.
Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or ill. Keep people and pets out of the area, open a window if you can, and do not spray or scrub the waste. Take photos for insurance and note what the waste touched.
Usually not when waste has soaked through. Mattresses, couches and padded furniture absorb liquid deep inside, and surface cleaning does not reach it. Soaked items are typically removed and disposed of as waste.
Yes. Touching feces or contaminated surfaces and then your mouth, nose or eyes can spread germs. Wear gloves and eye protection, wash your hands well afterward and keep children and pets away.
Urine is treated with caution, especially when it is mixed with blood or other fluids or has soaked into flooring and mattresses. It can leave bacteria and strong odor behind. A cleanup team removes the soaked materials and disinfects the area.
In a rental, the lease and local law decide who pays, and a landlord, an attorney or a tenant rights group can say. In most other cases the owner of the home or the person arranging the cleanup pays.
Relatives or an estate sometimes cover the cost. Free help exists in some places for people with low incomes, and a local social services office may know of it. Ask the cleanup team about payment plans too.
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