Crime Scene Cleanup in the Seattle and Tacoma Area
Crime scene, trauma and biohazard cleanup needs trained crews, protective equipment and correct disposal, and it needs discretion. In Washington, the definition of biomedical waste is set in state law, and King County adds rules for businesses that handle sharps. 911 Restoration of Seattle responds around the clock in Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila, Burien, Tacoma, Lakewood, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah and Bothell, with compassion and privacy.
Quick answer: 911 Restoration of Seattle provides 24/7 crime scene cleanup across the Seattle and Tacoma area: blood and bodily fluid cleanup, trauma and unattended death cleanup, sharps and biohazard handling, odor removal and sanitization, with a typical 45-minute arrival across Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, Burien and Tacoma, crews dispatched right away elsewhere. Call (206) 803-2762.
How Biohazard Cleanup Works in Washington
Biomedical waste under state law
Washington's definition of biomedical waste is set in state law, RCW 70A.228. Materials soaked with blood or body fluids are not household trash, and we package, label and dispose of them as the rules require.
Sharps in King County
Public Health Seattle & King County states that sharps generated or collected by a business are biomedical waste that must go through a permitted collection, mail-back service or approved treatment method, with a Biomedical Waste Management Plan. This applies in King County.
Sharps on private property
Sharps found on private property are the property owner's responsibility. Do not pick them up by hand. We collect them with proper containers and handle disposal so owners and property managers are not left to sort it out.
How We Handle Crime Scene Cleanup in Seattle
- You call (206) 803-2762. We speak with you privately, confirm that law enforcement has released the scene, and schedule the work.
- We arrive in protective equipment, with unmarked vehicles on request, and set up containment.
- We remove blood, bodily fluids, and contaminated materials and package them as regulated waste.
- We clean and disinfect every affected surface and verify that no contamination remains.
- We treat odor, document the work for insurance, and restore removed materials when you are ready.
For the national overview of this service, see Crime Scene Cleanup.
When You Need Biohazard Cleanup, and What To Do First
- A death that was not discovered right away
- Blood or bodily fluids from an injury, suicide, or assault
- A scene released by police after an investigation
- Hoarding conditions with waste, animal contamination, or pests
- Needles or drug paraphernalia in a home or rental unit
- Persistent odor after a death in an apartment or house
Do not try to clean blood or bodily fluids yourself, and keep family members, tenants, and pets out of the area. Wait until law enforcement releases the scene, then call (206) 803-2762. We will speak with you directly and handle the cleanup with care.
What Affects the Scope and Timeline
The scope depends on how much contamination there is, how long it sat, and which materials it reached. A small area on a hard surface may be cleaned in hours. Contamination that reached carpet pad, subfloor, or drywall requires removal and replacement.
Most scenes are completed in one to two days. Unattended deaths and hoarding situations can take longer because of odor treatment, the volume of materials, and sorting personal items with the family. We set the schedule with you and keep it private.
For landlords and property managers, we coordinate access, document the condition of the unit before and after the work, and keep tenant information confidential. When personal items are found, we set them aside for the family rather than discarding them, and we ask before removing anything that may matter to them. Nothing about the work is shared beyond what your insurer needs.
What We Clean and Restore
- Flooring, carpet, and subfloors
- Drywall and trim
- Furniture and mattresses
- Bathrooms and kitchens
- Vehicles
- Rental units and apartments
- Commercial and public spaces
- Personal items set aside for the family
Insurance and Documentation for Crime Scene Cleanup
We provide Direct Insurance Coordination on biohazard cleanup, with documentation and communication with your adjuster. Many homeowner policies cover this work, and some crime victim assistance programs help with costs, so ask your carrier what applies to your situation.
Why Property Owners Choose 911 Restoration for Crime Scene Cleanup
24/7 Response and Fast Dispatch
We answer every call at any hour and dispatch a crew right away. Typical arrival is 45 minutes across Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac, Tukwila, Burien and Tacoma, and for Seattle, Lakewood, Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah and Bothell we tell you the arrival time when you call.
IICRC-Certified Technicians
Trained crews with moisture meters, thermal imaging, and the containment and disinfection equipment each job requires.
Direct Insurance Coordination, No Subcontractors
One local team documents the loss, works with your adjuster, and handles the work from emergency response through reconstruction.
We provide this service in Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Renton, SeaTac and Tukwila, Burien, Tacoma, Lakewood, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Issaquah, and Bothell.
Frequently Asked Crime Scene Cleanup Questions in Seattle
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Related Services from 911 Restoration of Seattle
This page is part of 911 Restoration of Seattle. If your loss involves more than one problem, we also provide Sanitization Services, Reconstruction, and Commercial Restoration, all handled by the same local team.
Contact 911 Restoration of Seattle About Crime Scene Cleanup
We handle the hardest days with care and privacy. Call us when the scene is released.