1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Mill Park, Portland, OR · Multnomah County
Is it safe to clean this yourself? In Mill Park, call (877) 812-4220 before you try. A crew can handle human feces removal, urine treatment and disinfection with the right protection.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Human waste removal means taking out the waste, the soaked materials and the odor source, then disinfecting the affected area. It is a biohazard job even when no blood is present.
If feces or urine has soiled your property in Mill Park 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 Mill Park Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
About 36% of residents in Portland are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away. Around 48% of households in Portland rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Crews test how far urine and waste travelled into carpet, padding, mattress layers and subfloor, since the surface rarely shows the full picture.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Disinfectant stays wet on each surface for the label time. The crew then checks the work and takes the waste out.
Human feces & urine cleanup in Mill Park, Portland, OR typically costs $400 to $1,500, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Repairs to flooring or drywall after removal are usually separate from the cleanup itself, so ask what the quote covers.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Yelp Costs) and are not a quote for Mill Park. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
Crews follow rules designed to protect workers from bloodborne pathogens, including the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1030, when blood or other body fluids are present. Rental housing and sanitation rules vary by city and county.
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.
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.
The odor is unpleasant and can irritate the nose, throat and eyes. Dried waste can release particles when disturbed, so avoid sweeping or scrubbing it. Open a window if you can and call a cleanup team for large amounts.
Wash the wound with soap and clean water right away and contact a doctor. Bacteria in feces can cause infection. This is general information, not medical advice, so do not wait if the area looks red, swollen or painful.
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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One call starts the removal, disinfection and disposal.
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