Biohazard Cleanup Services
Great Lakes Biorecovery provides professional biohazard cleanup services for homes, businesses, vehicles, and community spaces.
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As a family-owned, non-franchise company, we prioritize clear communication and personal accountability. Our team is trained to safely remediate environments affected by blood, bodily fluids, and other hazardous materials using medical-grade protocols designed to reduce health risks and ensure compliance.
We provide biohazard cleanup services throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, with priority response in Waukegan and surrounding Lake County communities.
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What is Biohazard Cleanup?
Biohazard cleanup is the professional cleaning and sanitation of areas affected by materials that may pose health or safety risks if not handled properly. These situations often involve more than visible mess and can include contamination that is not immediately obvious.
Biohazard cleanup is typically needed after events such as accidents, medical emergencies, deaths, crime scenes, or prolonged unsanitary conditions. Professional cleanup helps ensure affected spaces are safely restored and suitable for re-entry.
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Families and loved ones
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Homeowners and renters
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Property managers and landlords
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Businesses and commercial properties
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Law enforcement and first responders
Who We Help
How We Help​
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Removal of blood and bodily fluids, and hazardous materials
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Decontamination of affected surfaces and materials
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Pathogen neutralization using medical-grade disinfectants
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Odor control when necessary
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Proper Waste Handling
Risks of Cleaning Up Biohazards
Biohazards such as blood and bodily fluids can expose individuals to infectious materials and hidden contamination. Without specialized training, protective equipment, and proper disinfectants, cleanup attempts can spread hazards and leave unsafe conditions behind.
Professional cleanup helps ensure affected areas are properly decontaminated and safe for re-entry.
Legal Disposal & Compliance
Biohazard materials must be handled and disposed of according to state and federal regulations. Great Lakes Biorecovery ensures all regulated waste is contained, transported, and disposed of legally through approved facilities, reducing liability and risk for property owners.
Insurance & Claims Assistance​​​
Many biohazard cleanup situations may be covered by homeowners insurance, renters insurance, auto insurance, or commercial policies. Coverage varies by policy and situation.
When applicable, we can help initiate the insurance claim and assist with:
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Opening the claim with the insurance carrier
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Providing documentation, photos, and invoices
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Communicating directly with the carrier when authorized
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No out of pocket in many cases.
Our goal is to help reduce stress and simplify the process during an already difficult time.
Related Services
Our team also supports clients with related cleanup needs such as Blood and bodily fluids cleanup services, Crime scene cleanup services, Animal or rodent waste cleanup services, and Unattended death cleanup services.
Why Great Lakes Biorecovery
What to Expect
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Call & Prepare
Contact Great Lakes Biorecovery any time, day or night. We listen first, explain next steps, and gather only what is needed. When helpful, we can review details by phone or photos so we can prepare the right response before arriving.
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Assess & Clean
Our IICRC-certified, OSHA-compliant, fully insured technicians arrive discreetly in unmarked vehicles to assess the situation in person. Based on your needs, we begin cleanup immediately or schedule service at a time that works best. All work is performed using medical-grade protocols with respect and care.
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Restore & Support
We safely handle and dispose of all regulated waste through approved facilities. When applicable, we assist with documentation and communication to support the insurance claims process, helping reduce stress while restoring a safe environment.