Biohazard cleanup in Massachusetts is served from a wide spread of towns. The state has 56 companies, and Boston is its one city page, with 30 companies on it. 22 smaller towns have their own pages, including Worcester, New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River, Lawrence, Haverhill and Plymouth.
All 56 companies say on their own sites that they do biohazard cleanup, and 50 do crime scene cleanup, sewage cleanup and infectious disease disinfection. Restoration firms are well represented among the most-reviewed companies: SERVPRO of Lexington, Waltham, Watertown, Arlington, Somerville, Charlestown, rated 5.0 from 559 reviews, SERVPRO of Marshfield/Rockland, rated 5.0 from 264 reviews, and PuroClean Certified Restoration Specialists, rated 4.9 from 194 reviews. Eight companies say they do hoarding cleanup, and three say they do meth lab cleanup.
Medical or biological waste storage, transport and disposal in Massachusetts must meet 105 CMR 480.000, the minimum requirements set by the state Department of Public Health (DPH). Crime victim compensation covers crime scene cleanup, up to $1,500 through the Massachusetts Victim Compensation program run by the Office of the Attorney General. Claims can come from a victim, a family member or another dependent, for a crime at a private residence or in a motor vehicle they owned or leased.
Cities in Massachusetts
- Boston 30
Smaller towns
These towns have fewer than 3 listed biohazard cleanup companies and are too far from a larger city to share its page.
By service in Massachusetts
Frequently asked questions
Does the state pay for crime scene cleanup?
Yes, up to $1,500. The Massachusetts Victim Compensation program, run by the Office of the Attorney General, covers crime scene cleanup. Claims can come from a victim, a family member or another dependent, and the crime must have happened at a private residence or in a motor vehicle they owned or leased.
Does the state set rules for biohazard waste?
Yes. Medical or biological waste storage, transport and disposal must meet 105 CMR 480.000, set by the Department of Public Health (DPH). 56 companies say on their own sites that they do biohazard cleanup, and four say they handle animal waste and droppings.
Which companies handle hoarding cleanup or meth lab cleanup here?
Eight companies say on their own sites that they do hoarding cleanup, and three say they do meth lab cleanup. Those counts come from each company's own list of services, so a family with a specific need should compare them.
Which cities have their own page?
Boston is the one city page, with 30 companies on it. Smaller towns with their own pages include Worcester, New Bedford, Taunton, Fall River, Lawrence, Haverhill and Plymouth.