1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Scandia, MN · Washington County
Human waste contamination in Scandia should not wait for the smell to spread. Call (877) 812-4220 to have the source removed, the surfaces disinfected and porous materials hauled away.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Biohazard waste cleanup includes feces and urine when they are present in large amounts or have soaked into building materials. The work follows protective rules for workers and for the public.
Treat every waste contamination in Scandia as a possible exposure risk. You can get crews that contain the area, protect nearby rooms and check the affected areas before handing the space back. For help in Washington County, call Scandia Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Homeowners make up a larger share of Washington County, so the owner usually decides on waste cleanup and deals with the insurer directly. With about 54% of homes in Scandia built before 1980, the age of the flooring can affect how far waste and odor travelled.
The work often covers:
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Cleaners put on PPE, keep people and pets out, and seal off the area so germs and odor do not travel.
Waste is lifted and soaked materials are cut out and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned, then disinfected with EPA-registered products.
The crew inspects each affected area, hauls away the waste and can provide notes for insurance claims.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in Scandia, MN to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Odor treatment is added when the smell has settled into fabric or building materials, because it takes extra products and time.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in Scandia is priced after an on-site look. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Questions? Call (877) 812-4220.
Wear gloves, lift the waste with a disposable tool and bag it. Hose down only hard surfaces away from drains, wells and play areas. For large amounts, near a home or on a worksite, a cleanup team can remove and disinfect.
Strong fumes can cause headaches, nausea and irritation, especially in a closed room. Long-term exposure in a heavily contaminated home is a health concern. Leave the room, ventilate it and have a cleanup team remove the source.
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.
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.
The price depends on the amount of waste, how long it sat, how deep it soaked in and how many rooms are affected. A cleanup company gives a price after seeing the affected area. Some teams offer payment plans, so ask when you call.
It depends on the cause. Many homeowners policies cover sudden events, such as a toilet overflow, while some exclude long-term damage or neglect. Renters policies often cover the renter's belongings but not the building. Call the insurer before cleanup starts.
Call (877) 812-4220 any hour for feces and urine cleanup.
Call (877) 812-4220