1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
River Ridge, LA · Jefferson Parish
Feces, urine and the germs they carry can reach floors, walls and fabric. Call (877) 812-4220 in River Ridge for cleaners who remove them, sanitize the room and check every affected area.
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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.
Residents and businesses in River Ridge call River Ridge Biohazard Cleanup Help for human feces removal, urine odor treatment and safe disposal of contaminated materials. You can get help across Jefferson Parish and the towns around it.
Most homes in Jefferson Parish are occupied, so waste cleanup is usually tied to illness, aging or a household in crisis, not an empty property. About 71% of homes in River Ridge were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Crews test how far urine and waste travelled into carpet, padding, mattress layers and subfloor, since the surface rarely shows the full picture.
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 River Ridge, LA to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
How long the waste has been there affects the work. Dried and aged waste needs extra steps to soften and lift safely.
| 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 River Ridge. 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.
It depends on the cause. Many homeowners policies cover sudden events, such as a toilet overflow, while some exclude long-term damage or neglect. Renters policies often cover the renter's belongings but not the building. Call the insurer before cleanup starts.
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.
There is no safe rule for how long. Germs in waste can remain on surfaces and in dust after the waste has dried. That is why aged waste is still cleaned and disinfected with protection.
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. Human waste can spread germs through touch, dust and contaminated surfaces. A small accident on a hard floor can be cleaned with gloves and a disinfectant, but large amounts call for a human feces cleanup team.
Call (877) 812-4220 and describe what happened.
Call (877) 812-4220