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The caller explains where the waste is and how long it has been there. This shapes the plan and the gear.
Yakima, WA · Yakima County
Human feces and urine are not a do-it-yourself job at scale. In Yakima, call (877) 812-4220 for removal of waste, soaked carpet and bedding, deep disinfection and sealed disposal.
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Commercial feces cleanup is the removal of human waste from restrooms, entryways, shops, schools and care sites. It includes containment, disinfection and disposal, so the space can reopen safely.
Need cleaners of fecal matter and urine at your Yakima home or workplace? You can get help day or night, with 24/7 phone answering, and anyone in Yakima County can call Yakima Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Around 46% of households in Yakima rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 34% of residents in Yakima are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
The caller explains where the waste is and how long it has been there. This shapes the plan and the gear.
Cleaners put on PPE, keep people and pets out, and seal off the area so germs and odor do not travel.
Feces, stained porous materials and contaminated debris are removed. Surfaces that can stay are cleaned and disinfected.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Yakima, WA cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
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 |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Yelp Costs) and are not a quote for Yakima. 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.
Put on disposable gloves and eye protection, lift the waste with disposable towels and bag it. Then clean the area and disinfect it with an EPA-registered product by the label. Soaked porous materials usually have to be removed.
A small amount on a hard surface can be removed with protection and a disinfectant. Do not do it with an open cut on your hands, and do not sweep or scrub dried waste. For large amounts or deep stains, call a human feces removal team.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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