1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Asheville, NC · Buncombe County
Waste in a bathroom, a bedroom or a vacant property in Asheville? Call (877) 812-4220. Crews lift the waste, treat the odor and dispose of everything under biohazard rules.
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Cleaning feces and urine in a home affected by neglect, illness or incontinence takes patience and the right gear. The aim is a sanitary room without shame or judgment for the people involved.
If feces or urine has soiled your property in Asheville or elsewhere in Buncombe County, you can get a cleanup team for feces and urine cleanup. The crew works for homeowners, landlords, caregivers, property managers and businesses. Call Asheville Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
Around 48% of households in Asheville rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants. About 32% of residents in Asheville are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away.
What human feces & urine cleanup 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 removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Bagged waste leaves with the crew. The room is checked and returned for normal use.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in Asheville, NC to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
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 Asheville. 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.
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.
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.
Not one that is safe to pour on a floor or carpet. Dissolving waste spreads it deeper into materials. The right method is to lift the waste, remove soaked porous items and disinfect the surface.
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.
Urine soaks into padding, subfloor and mattress layers, and bacteria keep releasing odor from there. Surface cleaning does not reach it. Removing the soaked materials is usually what ends the smell.
One call starts the removal, disinfection and disposal.
Call (877) 812-4220