1. Make the space safe
Everyone steps away. The crew sets up barriers and puts on gloves, eye protection, masks and protective clothing.
Mexico, ME · Oxford County
Human waste contamination in Mexico 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.
Human feces and urine cleanup is different from sewage cleanup. It deals with waste left on surfaces and in materials, while sewage backup involves contaminated water from pipes and drains.
Residents and businesses in Mexico call Mexico Biohazard Cleanup Help for human feces removal, urine odor treatment and safe disposal of contaminated materials. You can get help across Oxford County and the towns around it.
About 34% of housing in Oxford County is vacant, and empty homes sometimes hold waste left by trespassers or earlier occupants. About 73% of homes in Mexico 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.
Plastic sheeting and sealed doorways keep contamination from being carried into clean rooms on shoes or tools.
Waste is removed layer by layer. Surfaces get a detailed clean followed by an EPA-registered disinfectant.
Waste is packed for regulated disposal. A final visual check makes sure nothing was missed.
Most human feces & urine cleanup jobs in Mexico, ME cost between $400 and $1,500, based on published cost guides.
The amount of waste matters most. A small mess on a hard floor is a short job, while waste that spread through several rooms takes longer.
| 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 Mexico. 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.
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.
Yes. Human feces can carry bacteria and viruses such as E. coli, hepatitis A and norovirus. In large amounts, or when it soaks into building materials, it is cleaned with protective gear and disinfected like any other biohazard.
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.
The price depends on the amount of waste, how long it sat, how deep it soaked in and how many rooms are affected. A cleanup company gives a price after seeing the affected area. Some teams offer payment plans, so ask when you call.
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.
Urine is treated with caution, especially when it is mixed with blood or other fluids or has soaked into flooring and mattresses. It can leave bacteria and strong odor behind. A cleanup team removes the soaked materials and disinfects the area.
Calls are answered 24/7, and the job is planned on the call.
Call (877) 812-4220