1. Safety first
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
The Dalles, OR · Wasco County
Is it safe to clean this yourself? In The Dalles, call (877) 812-4220 before you try. A crew can handle human feces removal, urine treatment and disinfection with the right protection.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
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 The Dalles home or workplace? You can get help day or night, with 24/7 phone answering, and anyone in Wasco County can call The Dalles Biohazard Cleanup Help.
About 70% of homes in The Dalles were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply. About 13% of housing in Wasco County is vacant, and empty homes sometimes hold waste left by trespassers or earlier occupants.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Plastic sheeting and sealed doorways keep contamination from being carried into clean rooms on shoes or tools.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Expect human feces & urine cleanup in The Dalles, OR to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
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 |
Figures are planning ranges from Yelp Costs, not a price for any specific The Dalles 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Yes. Human feces can carry bacteria and viruses such as E. coli, hepatitis A and norovirus. In large amounts, or when it soaks into building materials, it is cleaned with protective gear and disinfected like any other biohazard.
Call (877) 812-4220. Careful human waste cleanup is a phone call away.
Call (877) 812-4220