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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.
Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
Waste in a bathroom, a bedroom or a vacant property in Lancaster? Call (877) 812-4220. Crews lift the waste, treat the odor and dispose of everything under biohazard rules.
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.
Need cleaners of fecal matter and urine at your Lancaster home or workplace? You can get help day or night, with 24/7 phone answering, and anyone in Lancaster County can call Lancaster Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Around 51% of households in Lancaster rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 86% of homes in Lancaster were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
The work often covers:
The caller explains where the waste is and how long it has been there. This shapes the plan and the gear.
Cleaners set up protection, close off the work area and keep foot traffic out.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Waste is packed for regulated disposal. A final visual check makes sure nothing was missed.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Lancaster, PA cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
The number of rooms involved changes the total, since each affected area needs its own containment, cleaning and disinfection.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Published ranges only (Yelp Costs); every human feces & urine cleanup job in Lancaster 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.
No single product is best for every surface. Waste is removed first, then an EPA-registered disinfectant is used by the label. Porous materials such as carpet and mattresses often have to be removed rather than cleaned.
It depends on the amount of waste, the surfaces involved and how many rooms are affected. A small mess on tile is a short job. Waste that reached carpet, padding or subfloor takes longer because materials must be removed.
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.
Yes. Sewage cleanup deals with contaminated water from backed-up pipes. Feces and urine cleanup deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, though some jobs involve both and need the same safety steps.
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.
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 (877) 812-4220 any hour for feces and urine cleanup.
Call (877) 812-4220