Cayce, South Carolina
Biohazard cleanup in Cayce
Cayce sits across the Congaree from downtown Columbia, in Lexington County. After a death, a crime or a serious injury, the steps are the same as anywhere: 911 first, cleanup once the home is released.
Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Who to call in Cayce
- Cayce Police, non-emergency dispatch(803) 794-0456Choose option 1. Cayce runs its own dispatch for police, fire and medical calls (Cayce Police).
- Lexington County Coroner's Office(803) 359-8439117 Duffie Drive, Lexington. Email coroner@lexingtoncounty.sc.gov (county page).
Check which city you are in
Some Cayce homes have a West Columbia mailing address. The city limits decide which police department comes, not the name on your mail. If you are not sure, the dispatcher will tell you.
Cayce is a Lexington County city (Municipal Association of SC), so a death at home here normally involves the Lexington County Coroner. The officers at the scene will confirm it.
What happened?
- Crime scene cleanupAfter a homicide, an assault or another violent crime, once the police have released the home.What to know
- Unattended deathWhen someone died alone at home and was not found for some time.What to know
- Suicide cleanupQuiet, careful cleanup after a suicide at home or in a vehicle.What to know
- Blood and body fluidsAfter an injury, a fall or an accident that left blood on floors, walls or furniture.What to know
- Hoarding with biohazardsA hoarded home with animal or human waste, spoiled food or other health hazards.What to know
- Vehicle cleanupBlood or other body fluids inside a car, truck or van.What to know
When you are ready, one call is enough
Tell the company what happened, which room or vehicle it is in, and whether the police and coroner have finished. They will explain the work, when they can come and how they arrive at a price.
Talk to a cleanup company
The call puts you in touch with an independent biohazard cleanup company that works in the Columbia area. Say what happened and ask what you need to know. Whether you hire them is up to you.
Call (803) 637-8296Phone answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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