The Complete Guide to Crime Scene Cleanup in Detroit (2025 Edition) | HazWash™
- Insurance vs. Financing for Trauma Cleanup in Detroit (2025 Guide) | HazWash™
- Why This Decision Matters
- How Insurance Works for Trauma Cleanup
- The Hidden Cost of Insurance Claims
- Typical Costs of Trauma, Suicide & Homicide Cleanup
- Why Families Choose HazWash™ Financing
- Cost Comparison — Insurance vs Financing
- Which Option Is Right for You?
- FAQ: Insurance vs. Financing for Trauma Cleanup in Detroit
Crime Scene Cleanup Isn’t Just “Cleaning”
When police tape comes down, the reality sets in: someone has to clean up. Blood, body fluids, and other regulated waste remain behind — and they’re not just disturbing to face. They’re legally classified as biohazardous waste.
Don’t Attempt Crime Scene Cleanup Yourself
Blood and body fluids are biohazardous waste (OSHA BBP). DIY or unlicensed cleanup risks infection, felony charges, and denied insurance.
Here’s what Detroit families and property owners don’t realize: most big-name restoration companies (fire, water, mold) advertise crime scene cleanup — but they aren’t licensed to dispose of biohazardous waste. That leaves you paying thousands of dollars, only to remain legally liable if regulators investigate.
At HazWash™, we follow IICRC S540 standards and are fully licensed under EPA, OSHA, DOT, and Michigan EGLE. That means once we’re finished, your property is safe, documented, and you’re fully protected from liability.
Why Crime Scene Cleanup Is Different
Homicides/Assaults
Blood, tissue, OPIM
Overdoses/Suicides
Firearms, sharps, residues
OPIM & Blood
OSHA 1910.1030 regulated
Tear Gas/Powders
CS gas & fingerprint dust
Costly Mistake Alert
Crime scenes aren’t like mold or waterdamage jobs. Every drop of blood, every traceoftissue, is a regulated substance.Mishandling them can lead to:
- Unlicensed disposal → felony risk and jail time + EPA/DOT six figure fines
- No manifests → insurance denial & youkeep liability
- “Cleanup only” without disposal → failed inspections
If paperwork’s missing, regulators traceit back to your property.
Important: The IICRCS540outlines cleanup procedures — but it’s not law.Without EPA/DOT licensing, OSHAHAZWOPER40training, and EGLE authorization, cleanup isillegal.
Translation: hire thewrong company, and you hold the liability.
The Real Costs of Crime Scene Cleanup
Per Box Program
Up to 50 lbs/box (capped)
~$250 / box
Drum Consolidation
Licensed courier consolidation
~$1,100 / 2 drums (~400 lbs)
HazWash™ aims to minimize disposal fees with efficient, compliant packaging.
Insurance or Financing — Which Protects You Best?
Insurance
- ✅ Offsets large cleanup costs
- ❌ Deductible & possible premium impact
- ❌ Creates CLUE record (property history)
Financing
- ✅ Preserves privacy (no claim record)
- ✅ Predictable payments
- ❌ Out-of-pocket over time
We’ll help you choose the path that fits your finances and privacy needs.
Pro Insight: Other companies lock you into overpriced box programs. HazWash™ fights to reduce your disposal costs with licensed couriers and efficient packaging.
Costly Mistake Alert
That “too cheap to be true” quote?Itusuallyskips the legal disposal step.Without manifests or e-documentation, you’releftliable — and regulators can trace wasteback to your property.
If paperwork’s missing, regulators traceit back to your property.
The HazWash™ Crime Scene Cleanup Process
We use the same IICRC S540 step-by-step standard outlined in our Trauma Cleanup Guide — with federal licensing layered in.
1) Assessment & Containment
Identify hazards. Seal zones to protectclean areas.
2) PPE & Decon Setup
OSHA-compliant suits, respirators, deconstations.
3) Removal & Disposal
Solidify, package, label, and transportunder DOT/RCRA.
4) Clean, Disinfect & Demo
Cut only what’s needed to protect value andsafety.
5) Chemical Rotation
Multi-stage agents for thoroughdecontamination.
6) Verification & Documentation
ATP tests, manifests, disposal receipts,service report.
📄 Chain of Custody & Compliance Proof
- EPA/DOT-compliant labels and packaging
- Waste manifests & disposal receipts
- Photo documentation & post-service summary
Once accepted at a licensed facility, liability transfers off your shoulders.
Why this matters: Cut too little, contamination remains. Cut too much, you destroy property value unnecessarily. HazWash™ knows the balance.
Pro Tip: Learn how we handle spills outside crime scenes in our Hazardous Waste Disposal Guide.
Why HazWash™ Is Different
Big-name companies charge premium rates but skip legal disposal. We deliver safety and compliance.
🔒 Verified Credentials
EGLE Waste Generator ID:
MW0056722
DOT Hazmat / RCRA License:
74695
HAZWOPER 40 Technician #:
8125-6
IICRC Trauma/Crime/Drug Tech #:
70222848
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen #:
55381-9490179312
Documentation provided upon request and attached to your service record.
Bottom line: HazWash™ doesn’t just clean — we legally transfer liability off your shoulders.
FAQ: Crime Scene Cleanup in Detroit
A: Smaller jobs may cost a few thousand dollars. Disposal alone starts at $250 per box. Larger scenes needing drums or demolition may reach several thousand. HazWash™ provides free estimates and cost breakdowns.
A: Yes, most policies cover it — but deductibles, title stigma, and privacy issues can make financing a better option. HazWash™ offers both.
A: 1–3 days depending on the scene and whether demolition is required.
A: No. We use unmarked vehicles and discreet crews. From the outside, it looks like routine service.
Discreet, compliant crime scene cleanup — liability off your shoulders.