1. Walk the site
The team checks every room, shelf and corner where containers may be hiding. It counts and photographs what it finds before touching anything.
Hollywood, FL · Broward County
Found unlabeled jugs, drums or old products in Hollywood? Do not open or move them. Call (877) 812-4220. Crews sort the containers, remove hazardous waste and clean the surfaces they touched.
If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. For a suicide crisis, call or text 988.
Unlike biohazard work, which deals with blood and other germs, chemical cleanup deals with harmful substances such as solvents, acids and pesticides. Some jobs involve both, and the crew plans for each.
Throughout Hollywood and Broward County, you can get a crew to identify the substance, contain the spread, remove contaminated materials and set up hauling for the waste. Call Hollywood Biohazard Cleanup Help to get started.
Broward County has a Very High river flood risk rating from FEMA, and floodwater can tip over drums and spread chemicals across yards. Wet weather in Hollywood, about 65 inches of precipitation a year, speeds the rusting of old drums and the spread of leaked product.
A typical chemical & toxic waste cleanup job includes:
The team checks every room, shelf and corner where containers may be hiding. It counts and photographs what it finds before touching anything.
The team arrives in an unmarked vehicle, checks in with the owner and secures the area. Suits go on at the edge of the work zone.
Hazardous material, empty containers and soaked items go into sealed drums or bags. Hard surfaces are cleaned, and porous materials that soaked up the substance are removed.
Waste is packed and hauled to an approved facility. The owner receives a summary of what was removed, so there is a record for insurers or buyers.
The cost of chemical & toxic waste cleanup in Hollywood, FL depends on the amount of material, how it is packed and how it is hauled.
Size and spread matter. A spill on a sealed floor is far less work than one that soaked into soil, concrete or porous materials like wood and drywall.
| Type of job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Hazardous chemicals | $30 - $50 per barrel |
These ranges come from published cost guides (Fixr) and are not a quote for Hollywood. Price drivers include type of chemical, amount, packaging and transport, disposal fees. For a real number, call (877) 812-4220.
The terms overlap. Hazmat usually refers to the wider set of hazardous materials, and chemical and toxic waste describes leftover or spilled chemicals. Both call for careful handling. A local team can explain which term fits your situation.
OSHA sets safety rules for workers who handle hazardous substances. Professional crews follow those rules and use gear matched to the hazard. Employers have their own duties, which safety staff or an attorney can explain.
Get everyone away from the area, including pets. Call 911 if anyone is in danger, or Poison Control with exposure questions. Do not touch unknown containers or try to wash a spill away. Then call a cleanup team for next steps.
Many jobs take part of a day to a few days. A small spill may be quick. A large release, a soaked site or many unknown containers take longer, and waste pickup can add time. A local team can give a better estimate after seeing the site.
Yes. Many calls come from managers who find drums, jugs or unlabeled containers in a vacated unit. The lease and local law decide who pays, and the crew can provide photos and records.
It depends on the policy. Some cover sudden spills, and many exclude pollution or long-term leaks. Read your policy and call the insurance company before cleanup starts, then take photos from a safe spot and keep every receipt.
Questions about insurance, records or timing are welcome.
Call (877) 812-4220