Compassionate 24/7 Biohazard & Trauma Cleanup When You Need It Most
We restore safety with compassion and precision, providing discreet biohazard and trauma cleanup for homes, businesses, and vehicles across Illinois and Wisconsin, with priority response in Lake County & surrounding communities
Crime Scenes • Unattended Deaths • Biohazards • Blood Cleanup • Community Cleanups
When applicable, we coordinate directly with all insurance companies.
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"DIGNIFIED. DISCREET. DONE RIGHT"
Unmarked vehicles. Strict confidentiality. 24-hour availability.
Looking for Local Help? Learn more about our Lake County Biohazard and Trauma Services
IICRC Certified Firm | OSHA Compliant | Family-Owned | First-Responder | Fully Insured
We Are Here To Help
Great Lakes Biorecovery supports families, property owners, businesses, and public agencies during sensitive and overwhelming situations by providing professional biohazard and trauma cleanup services. Our work includes private residences, commercial properties, vehicles, and shared community spaces where safety, sanitation, and discretion matter most.
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We respond quickly, often within 2 to 4 hours. Every cleanup is performed with compassion, professionalism, and strict safety protocols to remove biohazards, disinfect affected areas, and restore spaces so they are safe to reoccupy. When applicable, we coordinate directly with insurance providers to help ease the process.
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What makes us different? We're the only biohazard cleanup company owned and operated by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and IICRC Certified Trauma Cleanup Professional.
Privacy First
​Unmarked vehicles and discreet service to protect your family’s privacy at every step.​
Insurance Support
​We work directly with your insurance and help guide you through the claims process.
Stress-Free Process
​Many services are covered by homeowners insurance — we handle the details for you.
Compassion-Driven Care
​The only locally owned company led by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Our Services
Comprehensive, specialized cleanup solutions for every situation. We handle the difficult work so you don't have to.
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Should I clean blood and biohazards myself?
Biohazard scenes require specialized training, protective equipment, and proper disposal methods. Without the right protocols, cleanup attempts can spread contamination and leave unsafe conditions behind.
Professional biohazard cleanup helps ensure the area is properly decontaminated, compliant, and safe to re-enter. We ensure all biohazard materials are handled and disposed of safely and legally through approved facilities.
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Great Lakes BioRecovery provides professional crime scene cleanup, biohazard remediation, unattended death cleanup, and trauma cleanup services throughout Northern Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin.
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We regularly respond to:
We also serve surrounding communities throughout Lake County, McHenry County, Cook County, and Kane County in Illinois, as well as Kenosha County, Racine County, Waukesha County, and the greater Milwaukee area in Wisconsin. If you’re unsure whether you’re within our service area, call us — we’re available 24/7.
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What to Expect
Why Choose Great Lakes Biorecovery
We’re not the biggest company and that’s our strength. Families and businesses trust us because we show up fast, communicate clearly, and handle every situation with the same care we’d want for our own home.
You’re not dealing with a franchise or call center. You work directly with a husband-and-wife team; with Samantha serving as a first responder and clinical social worker trained in crisis response, bringing compassion and professionalism to every scene.
IICRC certified firm, OSHA compliant, and trained in medical-grade protocols for trauma, infectious disease, and hazardous situations, ensuring every cleanup meets strict safety standards.
*IICRC Standards are internationally recognized, ANSI-accredited guidelines that define best practices for inspection, cleaning, and restoration work.
We respond quickly (typically within 2–4 hours), arrive in unmarked vehicles, and restore safety quietly and respectfully for homes, businesses, and vehicles.
We bring 10+ years from the restoration field, including estimating, documentation, remediation standards, and contractor consulting; giving us a deep understanding of what proper cleanup and compliance require.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Trusted by communities across the Great Lakes region.
Sarah M, Waukegan IL
"They handled everything with care and compassion. The professionalism was unmatched."
Michael T, Kenosha WI
"Great Lakes Bio made an impossible situation manageable, thank you Ron and Samantha for your kindness during a very sad time.."
Diane G owner of 626 Hair Salon, Arlington Heights IL
"Discreet, professional, and genuinely caring. I cannot recommend them enough."