Human Feces Cleanup in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a city of nearly 4 million people — and with that density comes a level of sanitation demand that few other cities in the country face. Whether it’s a business dealing with an incident outside their entrance, a property manager handling an emergency in a unit, or a homeowner facing a plumbing disaster, human feces contamination requires fast, professional attention. The Pooper Picker Upper provides dedicated human feces cleanup services throughout the City of Los Angeles and surrounding communities. We are not a generalist janitorial company — this is our specialty. We show up promptly, work discreetly, and leave the space properly disinfected so you can move on with your day.Why Los Angeles Properties Need Specialized Cleanup
Los Angeles presents a unique set of conditions that make human waste incidents more common — and more complex — than in most cities:
- A large and geographically dispersed unhoused population frequently uses outdoor areas, building entrances, parking structures, and alleyways as restrooms.
- High-density commercial corridors like Hollywood Blvd, Venice Beach, Skid Row, and downtown’s Arts District experience recurring incidents that require regular professional response.
- Older residential properties and multi-family buildings — common throughout the city — often deal with plumbing failures that result in sewage backups and fecal contamination inside living spaces.
- Restaurants, retailers, and entertainment venues occasionally face employee or customer incidents inside restrooms that require proper cleanup before reopening.
What these situations share is urgency. Feces left in place — even for a few hours — creates health risks, odor, and reputational harm for businesses. We exist to solve that problem quickly.
Los Angeles Neighborhoods We Serve
We serve all neighborhoods throughout the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, including:
- Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) — including Skid Row, the Arts District, and South Park
- Hollywood and West Hollywood
- Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Los Feliz
- Venice, Mar Vista, and Culver City
- Santa Monica and Pacific Palisades
- Koreatown, Westlake, and Pico-Union
- Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles
- Watts, Compton, and South Los Angeles
- Mid-City, Hancock Park, and Larchmont
- Brentwood, Westwood, and Century City
- Sherman Oaks, Studio City, and the San Fernando Valley
- Long Beach, Torrance, and the South Bay
Not sure if we cover your location? Call us at (310) 947-2242 and we’ll confirm.
Types of Incidents We Handle in Los Angeles
Homeless Encampment and Sidewalk Cleanup
Business owners throughout L.A. frequently arrive to find human waste at their entrance, in adjacent alleys, or across their sidewalk frontage. We handle prompt removal and disinfection of the affected area so your business can open without disruption. Our technicians are trained to work efficiently and discreetly — no unnecessary attention drawn to the situation.
Parking Structure and Garage Contamination
Parking structures — especially in DTLA, Hollywood, and tourist-heavy areas — are frequently used as sheltered restroom locations by unhoused individuals. Concrete and asphalt surfaces require pressure washing followed by disinfection. We carry the equipment to handle large-volume outdoor cleanups.
Apartment and Rental Unit Incidents
Property managers and landlords occasionally deal with tenants who — due to hoarding conditions, mental health crises, or plumbing failures — have allowed feces to accumulate inside a unit. These situations require thorough cleanup and disinfection of floors, walls, and fixtures. We work with property managers across L.A. to restore units to habitable condition.
Restaurant and Retail Restroom Cleanup
A customer or employee illness can quickly result in a heavily contaminated restroom. Health code requires proper cleaning and disinfection before the space is used again. We respond quickly and discreetly so you can reopen your restroom without delay. This is especially important for food service businesses where health inspections are a regular concern.
Plumbing Failure and Sewage Backup
When a drain line fails or a toilet backs up severely, feces can contaminate floors, baseboards, and surrounding surfaces. This is especially common in older properties with aging plumbing — which describes a significant portion of L.A.’s housing stock. We clean and disinfect the affected area once the plumbing issue has been addressed and there is no free standing water.
What Sets This Cleanup Apart from Standard Janitorial Work
Many property owners initially try to handle human feces contamination with standard cleaning supplies and staff. This approach carries real risks:
- Standard mopping and wiping does not eliminate the pathogens present in human feces. Diseases like Hepatitis A, Norovirus, E. coli, and C. difficile can survive on surfaces for hours to days without proper disinfection.
- Employees are often unwilling — and should not be required — to clean human waste. This creates liability exposure for employers.
- Improper cleanup can aerosolize particles, spreading contamination rather than containing it.
Our process uses professional-grade disinfectants and established protocols to ensure the area is not just visually clean, but biologically safe. For a full walkthrough of our cleanup process, see our human feces removal service page for step-by-step detail.
Does It Matter If There’s Blood?
Yes — this is an important distinction. If the feces contains visible blood, the cleanup falls under regulated biohazard waste protocols, which require certified biohazard remediation. We do not handle blood-containing waste. In those cases, we can refer you to a licensed biohazard company in Los Angeles. Call us and we’ll point you in the right direction.
If there is no blood present, we handle the cleanup. Feces alone — while a biohazard in the general sense — is not classified as regulated medical waste and therefore does not need to be red bagged or disposed of as biohazard waste.
Health Risks: Why Prompt Cleanup Matters
Human feces can carry a range of pathogens that pose genuine health risks to people who come into contact with contaminated surfaces. In a high-traffic city like Los Angeles, the potential for cross-contamination from a single incident is significant. Some of the diseases that can be spread through fecal contact include:
- Hepatitis A — a viral liver infection that spreads through fecal-oral contact and can be contracted from contaminated surfaces
- Norovirus — highly contagious; can survive on surfaces for extended periods
- E. coli — a bacterial infection that can cause severe gastrointestinal illness
- C. difficile (C. diff) — spore-forming bacteria that is resistant to many standard cleaners
- Giardia and Cryptosporidium — parasitic infections spread through fecal contamination
For a complete overview of diseases that can be transmitted through feces, see our infectious diseases page.
Pricing and Free Estimates
The cost of human feces cleanup in Los Angeles depends on the size of the affected area, how long the waste has been present, the surface type (porous vs. non-porous), and whether odor treatment is needed. We don’t publish flat rates because every situation is different — a small sidewalk incident is priced very differently from a contaminated apartment unit.
What we do offer is a free estimate. Send us photos of the affected area — including a wide shot of the full space and close-ups of the contamination — and we’ll give you a price before we come out. In most cases, we can assess by photos alone.
Compared to hiring a biohazard remediation company for non-blood incidents, we are significantly more affordable. Biohazard companies carry overhead tied to medical waste disposal requirements that don’t apply when blood is not present.
Frequently Asked Questions – Los Angeles
How quickly can you respond in Los Angeles?
In most cases, we can respond the same day. We serve all of L.A. County and try to schedule cleanups as promptly as possible. Call (310) 947-2242 to discuss your timeline.
Do you work with property management companies?
Yes. We work with property managers, landlords, and HOAs throughout Los Angeles County on a regular basis. If you manage multiple properties, we’re happy to discuss a standing relationship.
Is this service discreet?
Absolutely. Our vehicles are not marked with graphic signage, and our technicians work efficiently without drawing unnecessary attention. We understand that many clients — especially businesses — want the situation resolved quietly.
What if the feces is dry or has been there for a while?
Dried feces can be more difficult to remove and may require additional scraping, scrubbing, and soaking. It doesn’t change whether we can handle the job — it may affect pricing. Send us photos and we’ll give you an accurate estimate.
Do you clean up human feces inside residential homes?
Yes. We handle both residential and commercial properties. If a plumbing backup, a medical situation, or another incident has resulted in feces inside a home, we can help.
Call or Send Photos for a Free Estimate
If you’re dealing with human feces contamination at a property in Los Angeles, don’t wait. Prompt cleanup reduces health risks, eliminates odor, and protects your property and reputation.
- Call: (310) 947-2242
- Toll-Free: (888) 350-6941
- Email: info@ThePooperPickerUpper.com
- Open Daily 7AM–6PM
We serve all neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles and throughout Los Angeles County. For our full list of services and service areas, visit our Los Angeles County page
