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Experts in Industrial Tank, Bin & Silo Cleaning and Unclogging
844-246-2234
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24/7, fast response guaranteed 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. Using the latest in bin whips, high-volume grain vacuums, and other cleaning and safety technology, we problem solve as we go. We also provide food grade and medical grade sanitizing for facilities that require it.
Our Process
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Reach out to West Side Salvage to request a project quote and schedule a site visit.
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Using the latest drone camera technology, we inspect commodity storage and ask about your preferred schedule for cleaning.
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We provide recommendations and an annual service plan that will increase your capacity and prevent problems.
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Our bin cleaning team arrives on your schedule to clean silos, bins, or tanks and troubleshoot storage units.
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, Sanitizing & 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:
We Regularly Clean Structures For:
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.
Serving the United States
Based in the Midwest, our experienced teams can deploy from coast to coast.
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 often should a silo or grain bin be cleaned?
Most facilities should schedule a full cleanout at least once per year, ideally before harvest or before switching commodities. Buildup like caking and bridging compounds over time, so regular cleaning increases usable capacity and prevents the blockages that lead to emergency shutdowns.
How do you clean silos, bins, and tanks?
West Side Salvage starts with a drone camera inspection, then uses bin whips, high-volume grain vacuums, and other specialized equipment to break up and remove compacted material. We problem solve as we go and follow a documented process from inspection through final cleanout.
Is silo cleaning safe? Do crews enter the structure?
Every West Side Salvage team member is Confined Space Certified and trained on the equipment required for safe entry. We follow all OSHA safety protocols, use intrinsically safe masks, monitors, and radios, and complete any site-specific training your facility requires.
Do you provide food grade or medical grade sanitizing?
Yes. In addition to cleaning and unclogging, we offer food grade and medical grade sanitizing for silos, bins, and tanks. This is a common add-on for food manufacturing, pet food, and processing facilities that need structures sanitized before refill.
Can the material inside the silo be saved?
Often, yes. West Side Salvage also provides commodity salvage services, so we can separate good product from out of condition material during cleanout. You choose whether recovered material stays on site or is removed, and salvage value can offset cleaning costs.
How much does silo cleaning cost?
Cost depends on the structure size, the type and amount of material, access, and how severe the buildup is. Every project starts with an inspection and a written proposal, so you know the scope and price before work begins. Request a quote through the form on this page.
Will cleaning shut down our operations?
We work around your schedule to minimize downtime. Many facilities plan cleanouts during scheduled maintenance windows or between commodity runs, and our annual service plans are built to prevent the unplanned shutdowns that blockages cause.
How quickly can you schedule a cleaning?
West Side Salvage deploys nationwide from the Midwest and can typically schedule within days, not weeks. If a blockage has already stopped your operations, call our 24/7 line at 844-246-2234 and we can mobilize crews and equipment immediately.
