Crime Scene Cleanup Services
Great Lakes Biorecovery provides professional crime scene cleanup services, helping families, property owners, and organizations restore safety after traumatic events.
As a family-owned, independent company, we take a personal and accountable approach to every call. Our trained and certified technicians handle each scene with discretion, respect, and attention to detail, following medical-grade protocols to properly remove biohazards and reduce health risks. From private residences to commercial properties, we work quickly and quietly to help spaces become safe again.
We provide crime scene cleanup services throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, with priority response in Waukegan and surrounding Lake County communities.
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Looking for Local Crime Scene Cleanup Help? Learn more about our Lake County Biohazard and Trauma Cleanup Services
What is Crime Scene Cleanup?
Crime scene cleanup involves the professional sanitation of spaces affected by violent or traumatic events, once the scene has been released by authorities. These situations often require specialized cleaning methods and proper handling of affected materials.
Professional crime scene cleanup helps restore safety, protect privacy, and reduce the risk of lingering contamination that may not be visible
Who We Help​
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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
How We Help​
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Identification and removal of blood and bodily fluids
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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
Risks of Cleaning Up Crime Scenes
Crime scenes 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 crime scene 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.
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Related Services
We also provide specialized cleanup services for other sensitive situations, including Homicide cleanup services, Suicide and trauma cleanup services, Unattended death cleanup services, and Biohazard 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.