1. Assessment
The team looks at how much waste is present, how far it spread and which materials it soaked into.
South Lakes, AK · Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Human waste contamination in South Lakes 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.
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Human waste removal means taking out the waste, the soaked materials and the odor source, then disinfecting the affected area. It is a biohazard job even when no blood is present.
Residents and businesses in South Lakes call South Lakes Biohazard Cleanup Help for human feces removal, urine odor treatment and safe disposal of contaminated materials. You can get help across Matanuska-Susitna Borough and the towns around it.
About 22% of housing in Matanuska-Susitna Borough is vacant, and empty homes sometimes hold waste left by trespassers or earlier occupants. Many homes in Matanuska-Susitna Borough are newer, but urine still soaks into carpet padding, drywall seams and grout lines.
A typical human feces & urine cleanup job includes:
The team looks at how much waste is present, how far it spread and which materials it soaked into.
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.
Waste is packed for regulated disposal. A final visual check makes sure nothing was missed.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in South Lakes, AK cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
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 |
Figures are planning ranges from Yelp Costs, not a price for any specific South Lakes property. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
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.
The safety steps are the same, but commercial jobs may involve shared restrooms, customers and business hours. Crews work to close off the area, clean it and keep documentation for managers and insurers.
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.
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.
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.
Call (877) 812-4220 and describe what happened.
Call (877) 812-4220