1. Assessment
The team looks at how much waste is present, how far it spread and which materials it soaked into.
South Portland, ME · Cumberland County
Human waste contamination in South Portland 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.
Fecal matter cleaning is the lifting of waste with disposable tools, the cleaning of the surface beneath it and the use of an EPA-registered disinfectant. Porous materials that soaked through are removed.
Need human waste removal for your home, apartment, vacant property or workplace in South Portland, Cumberland County? Cleaners wear PPE and use EPA-registered disinfectants. To start, call South Portland Biohazard Cleanup Help.
Most homes in South Portland are occupied, so waste cleanup is usually tied to illness, aging or a household in crisis, not an empty property. With about 61% of homes in South Portland built before 1980, the age of the flooring can affect how far waste and odor travelled.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
The team looks at how much waste is present, how far it spread and which materials it soaked into.
Cleaners set up protection, close off the work area and keep foot traffic out.
Contaminated materials come out first. Surfaces are cleaned and disinfected, and odor is treated at its source.
Bagged waste leaves with the crew. The room is checked and returned for normal use.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in South Portland, ME to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
The amount of waste matters most. A small mess on a hard floor is a short job, while waste that spread through several rooms takes longer.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Human waste cleanup average | $400 - $1,500 |
Figures are planning ranges from Yelp Costs, not a price for any specific South Portland property. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
No. Cleaners work privately and without judgment. Waste buildup often follows illness, age, grief or a health crisis, and the goal is a safe room, not blame.
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.
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.
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.
Call (877) 812-4220 and describe what happened.
Call (877) 812-4220