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While a biohazard cleanup sounds like a scary process, knowing what to expect can help ease your concerns and set you up for success. It’s good to note that more than one professional might be needed depending on your situation, but that will be determined during the assessment. What you can expect during a home biohazard cleanup is the following:

• Assessment: The first step in this process is for a biohazard cleanup professional to assess the damage. They create a report that includes the biohazard safety level, the needed damage cleanup, and the time it should take to complete the project. 

• Setup: The cleanup professional prepares the site to prevent cross-contamination and reduce toxicity risk. This process can include tarping and creating decontamination zones. 

• Removal of surface contamination: Any contaminated materials are removed from the area, starting with large materials followed by small ones. The professional can assess any floor-related damage once everything is removed from the site. 

• Salvaging items: The biohazard cleanup professionals assess which items can be saved and which are contaminated beyond the point of saving. Those deemed unsafe will be disposed of immediately. 

• Waste disposal: The next step is carefully disposing of the hazardous waste. Your professional will place the contaminated items in specific containers to keep the contamination from spreading.   

• Disinfection: The house will be disinfected and odor-neutralized. Even more minor details, like light switches and bulbs, will be disinfected so that they do not recontaminate the area in the future. 

• Restoration: Once the decontamination is complete, the last step is to restore the home. This includes repairing the damage to flooring, walls, or even the home's foundation.  

If you are having new windows installed, it’s possible that your installer will help you dispose of your old windows for a fee, or at least know who to call in your city for information. You could also look into local recycling centers, such as those run by Habitat for Humanity, which collect old home items. Finally, you could choose to repurpose the materials into something new or see if a neighbor, family member, or friend would like to do so.

Concrete disposal costs between $0.50 and $2 per square foot of concrete in most cases, but the price can fall outside of that range depending on a few factors. Some of the most important cost factors include the following:

• Amount of concrete you need hauled away

• Distance from a proper dump site

• Whether or not your old concrete can be recycled

• Add-on services, like concrete demolition and site prep

• Local dumping costs

To get rid of biohazard waste at home, it's important to seal and dispose of waste items properly. Biohazard waste can include soiled gauze, gloves, bandages, needles, and syringes. Sharp items should be placed in a puncture-resistant container sealed with heavy-duty tape, while all other items can be placed in a tied-off, leak-proof bag. These items can’t be placed in dumpsters or regular municipal waste collection. Instead, contact a hazardous waste removal service.