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The caller explains where the waste is and how long it has been there. This shapes the plan and the gear.
Memphis, TN · Shelby County
Human waste contamination in Memphis 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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Feces and urine cleanup is the safe removal and disinfection of human waste from floors, furniture, bedding and building materials. Cleaners treat the waste as a source of infectious germs and strong odor.
If feces or urine has soiled your property in Memphis or elsewhere in Shelby County, you can get a cleanup team for feces and urine cleanup. The crew works for homeowners, landlords, caregivers, property managers and businesses. Call Memphis Biohazard Cleanup Help to begin.
About 67% of homes in Memphis were built before 1980, and older carpet, subfloor and wood trim absorb urine deeply. Around 55% of households in Memphis rent, so landlords and property managers often set up waste cleanup between tenants.
Human Feces & Urine Cleanup in Memphis usually includes:
The caller explains where the waste is and how long it has been there. This shapes the plan and the gear.
Waste and urine stains are traced across floors, walls and furniture, including seams, baseboards and places that are easy to miss.
Waste is lifted and soaked materials are cut out and bagged. Hard surfaces are cleaned, then disinfected with EPA-registered products.
Lingering smells are treated, the waste is hauled away, and a last walk-through confirms the area is ready.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Memphis, TN cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
Surface type changes the price. Waste on sealed tile cleans up quickly, but urine and feces that soaked into carpet, a mattress or subfloor mean cutting out and replacing materials.
| 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 Memphis property. Price drivers include amount of waste, whether it soaked into flooring or furniture, odor treatment, waste disposal. Call (877) 812-4220 any hour.
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.
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.
Yes. Sewage cleanup deals with contaminated water from backed-up pipes. Feces and urine cleanup deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, though some jobs involve both and need the same safety steps.
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.
No. Cleaners work privately and without judgment. Waste buildup often follows illness, age, grief or a health crisis, and the goal is a safe room, not blame.
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.
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