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Experts in Industrial Tank, Bin & Silo Cleaning and Unclogging

CALL: 319-446-7600
AVAILABLE 24/7

INCREASE CAPACITY, REDUCE DOWNTIME

Proactive Bin Cleaning Reduces Risk

With West Side Salvage on site regularly, you will maintain the condition of your commodity storage. A thorough inspection kicks off the proposal process. When we arrive for your maintenance work, we know what equipment is needed and where. Using the latest in bin whips, high-volume grain vacuums, and other cleaning and safety technology, we problem solve as we go.

Our Process

 

1

Reach out to West Side Salvage to request a project quote and schedule a site visit.

2

Using the latest drone camera technology, we inspect commodity storage and ask about your preferred schedule for cleaning.

3

We provide recommendations and an annual service plan that will increase your capacity and prevent problems.

4

Our bin cleaning team arrives on your schedule to clean silos, bins, or tanks and troubleshoot storage units.

expert silo cleaning
AVAILABLE 24/7
319-446-7600

SAFETY CERTIFIED

100% Confined Space Certified

To ensure safe, thorough bin and silo cleaning, West Side Salvage invests in ongoing training and top-of-the-line equipment. Every team member is Confined Space Certified and trained to use the specialized equipment required, such as bin whips and grain vacuums. We follow all safety protocols for masks, monitors, and radios that are intrinsically safe on industrial commodity sites. Upon request, we will also complete any site-specific training your organization requires.

Experienced Cleaning & Unclogging Various Commodities

West Side Salvage has traveled across the U.S. to clean commodity storage ranging from food ingredients to grains to liquids. We unplug silos, remove out of condition grain, and clean bins.

Including but not limited to:

Types of Silo Blockages

Silo clogging / blockages can take many forms and can build on each other to grow in size and restrict flow. Prevent future emergencies with our cleaning services.

Ratholing
Funneling
Bridging
Doming
Caking
Plugging
Buildup

Serving the United States

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

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Experienced in Silo, Tank & Bin Maintenance

West Side Salvage is trusted nationwide by many industries to clean commodity silos, tanks, and bins. We also provide pre-repair and pre-demo cleanout and commodity salvage services. With decades of experience, we help industrial operations minimize risks and optimize commodity storage.

Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can West Side respond?

Immediately! We are an emergency services and disaster recovery specialist. Depending on the urgency of your situation, we can have crews and equipment mobilize with hours of the initial call.

What should I expect when West Side Arrives?

We will get a description of the current situation from the customer and our crews will show up with all the equipment necessary to handle the disaster and provide you continuous updates as we work through mitigation.

Should I contact my insurance agent?

Yes! West Side works with all insurance companies and we can help work through the disaster mitigation process side by side with your insurance agent to maximize the recovery and minimize the claim.

SILO, BIN & TANK CLEANING

Avoid Downtime and Emergencies with Scheduled Maintenance