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South Lamar, Austin, TX · Travis County
Human feces and urine are not a do-it-yourself job at scale. In South Lamar, call (877) 812-4220 for removal of waste, soaked carpet and bedding, deep disinfection and sealed disposal.
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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 South Lamar call South Lamar Biohazard Cleanup Help for human feces removal, urine odor treatment and safe disposal of contaminated materials. You can get help across Travis County and the towns around it.
About 31% of residents in Austin are older adults who live alone, and waste cleanup is often needed after a fall or illness that no one noticed right away. Most homes in Austin are occupied, so waste cleanup is usually tied to illness, aging or a household in crisis, not an empty property.
What human feces & urine cleanup covers:
The caller explains where the waste is and how long it has been there. This shapes the plan and the gear.
Crews test how far urine and waste travelled into carpet, padding, mattress layers and subfloor, since the surface rarely shows the full picture.
Waste is lifted with disposable tools. Anything porous that has soaked through is removed and packed.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Human feces & urine cleanup in South Lamar, Austin, TX typically costs $400 to $1,500, depending on the size of the affected area and the materials involved.
Repairs to flooring or drywall after removal are usually separate from the cleanup itself, so ask what the quote covers.
| 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 South Lamar. 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 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.
Wear gloves, lift the waste with a disposable tool and bag it. Hose down only hard surfaces away from drains, wells and play areas. For large amounts, near a home or on a worksite, a cleanup team can remove and disinfect.
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.
Put on disposable gloves and eye protection, lift the waste with disposable towels and bag it. Then clean the area and disinfect it with an EPA-registered product by the label. Soaked porous materials usually have to be removed.
Usually not when waste has soaked through. Mattresses, couches and padded furniture absorb liquid deep inside, and surface cleaning does not reach it. Soaked items are typically removed and disposed of as waste.
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