TRUSTED SINCE 1970

Industry Leader in Handling Disasters

 

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WHAT WE DO

Our Services

West Side is a disaster recovery, emergency services, and salvage business.

24 hour service

Emergency

We respond immediately to coordinate the mitigation and lead the recovery.

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maintenance

Maintenance

We offer inspections, cleaning, and solve flow issues for storage structures like silos and grain elevators.

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salvage

Salvage

We help our customers find markets for the damaged commodity to maximize the recovery.

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“Great workers. Professional. Experts.”

Insurance Claims Adjuster
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“We had been using a local provider to clean our bins annually but it took forever. West Side has the team and equipment to move quickly. They are now our first and only call.”

Plant Manager at ADM
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“You can trust them to react quickly to help. Even though we were out of state, they got a team here in no time.”

Executive at CGB
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“Their staff has always been great to deal with in the field. I recommend them highly.”

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ABOUT US

Who Is Westside Salvage?

Our team of experts on staff responds immediately and brings over 100 years of industry expertise to lead the way through disaster mitigation and salvage recovery.

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Blog

Recent Posts

Apr
28
The Cost of Damaged Grain in the US
Every year, millions of dollars are lost because of one hidden threat — damaged grain. We break down the average cost of damaged grain in the U.S., the key causes behind it, and how facilities can minimize their risk.
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Apr
15
Why Silos Collapse: Understanding Causes, Prevention, and Safety
When a silo collapses, the consequences extend far beyond structural damage alone. These catastrophic failures pose severe risks to employee safety, environmental compliance, and a company’s operational continuity, often resulting in costly interruptions and extensive recovery efforts.
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Apr
2
Grain Entrapment: Key Statistics, Common Causes, and Prevention Strategies
Grain bin entrapment remains one of the deadliest and most preventable hazards in American agriculture. Despite advances in safety equipment and awareness, incidents continue to occur at an alarming rate—often in seconds, with tragic outcomes.
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Mar
29
Grain Bin Fire in Franklin
A big thanks to John Way and the entire team at the Bozrah Volunteer Fire Company for their continued support on the corn bin fire in Franklin, CT. It’s an honor to work alongside this team as we continue emptying this bin. The Gladiators at West Side Salvage, LLC are incredibly appreciative of all the fire departments and government agencies who are part of this effort.
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Mar
20
Grain Fires and Explosions: Yearly Trends, Causes, and Prevention
Grain bin fires and explosions are persistent hazards in the agriculture and grain handling industries, posing serious risks to workers, facilities, and the supply chain. While these incidents may not always make national headlines, they do happen and they can have devastating consequences—causing injuries, fatalities, and millions of dollars in damage each year.
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Serving the United States

Based in the Midwest, our experienced teams can deploy from coast to coast.

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We have the skill, equipment and trained personnel to provide disaster recovery, emergency services, and salvage.

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