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.
River Edge, NJ · Bergen County
Human waste contamination in River Edge 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.
Looking for a local feces and urine cleanup company in River Edge or Bergen County? Homeowners, landlords, caregivers and managers can get the space made sanitary, and you can call River Edge Biohazard Cleanup Help with questions first.
Homeowners make up a larger share of River Edge, so the owner usually decides on waste cleanup and deals with the insurer directly. About 82% of homes in River Edge were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply.
Human Feces & Urine Cleanup in River Edge usually includes:
The team confirms the area is clear of people and pets, then suits up and sets the working limits of the room.
Cleaners put on PPE, keep people and pets out, and seal off the area so germs and odor do not travel.
Waste is lifted from every surface it reached. Soaked items are removed and the remaining surfaces are sanitized.
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 River Edge, NJ to cost roughly $400 to $1,500, with the final price set after an on-site assessment.
Odor treatment is added when the smell has settled into fabric or building materials, because it takes extra products and time.
| 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 Edge. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In a rental, the lease and local law decide who pays, and a landlord, an attorney or a tenant rights group can say. In most other cases the owner of the home or the person arranging the cleanup pays.
Call (877) 812-4220 and describe what happened.
Call (877) 812-4220