When a grain bin fails—whether due to fire, storm damage, or structural collapse—fast, expert salvage can prevent a total loss. The best grain salvage companies don’t just remove damaged grain—they respond quickly, work safely, and help recover as much value as possible. In this list, we’ve ranked the top 5 grain salvage companies in the U.S. based on five key criteria:
West Side Salvage is a leading disaster recovery, emergency services, and salvage company specializing in commodity-related incidents in the grain and agricultural industries. Based in Atkins, Iowa, we provide round-the-clock rapid response to emergencies such as grain elevator explosions, bin fires, floods, and derailments. With over 50 years of industry experience, our expert team not only coordinates swift cleanup and mitigation efforts to minimize downtime but also maximizes recovery by helping clients find markets for salvaged commodities. This comprehensive approach reduces claim costs for insurance companies while ensuring that businesses can quickly resume operations after a disaster.
Headquarters: Atkins, Iowa
Emergency Response: 24/7 emergency response and fast deployment
Service Area: Nationwide
Experience: 57 years
Customer Reputation: 5/5 stars on Google
Services Offered: Grain salvage, emergency services, silo and bin maintenance, train derailment response, EAP assistance
Gregerson Salvage is a family-owned business with over 70 years of experience specializing in emergency grain salvage and disaster recovery. Operating across 48 states, they offer 24/7 response for incidents involving grain bin failures, fires, explosions, and structural collapses. Their team is equipped with custom-built machinery designed for high-risk salvage work, including confined spaces and compromised structures. Gregerson Salvage is known for its reliability, broad service coverage, and ability to minimize downtime and grain loss after catastrophic events.
Headquarters: Waubay, South Dakota
Emergency Response: 24/7 emergency response
Service Area: Nationwide
Experience: 70+ years
Customer Reputation: 4.5/5 stars on Google
Services Offered: Grain salvage services for emergencies, unloads and train derailments
Pruess Elevator is a full-service grain salvage and cleanout company with over 35 years of experience serving agricultural clients across the United States. They specialize in vacuum-assisted removal of spoiled or damaged grain from elevators, bins, railcars, and barges, offering both emergency and scheduled cleanout services. Their trained crews are confined-space certified and equipped for complex recovery jobs. In addition to grain removal, Pruess Elevator provides grain merchandising services to help clients recover value from compromised commodities.
Headquarters: Lowden, Iowa
Emergency Response: Fast mobilization of crews and vac trucks
Service Area: Nationwide
Experience: 36+ years
Customer Reputation: 5/5 stars on Google
Services Offered: Extracting and merchandising damaged grain
Dakota Grain & Salvage, LLC is a specialized grain salvage company serving the Midwest and Western U.S. They provide emergency response for grain bin failures, structural collapses, moldy grain, and storm-damaged storage facilities. Using pneumatic vac systems and rail vacs, their team performs safe, efficient removal of compromised grain from bins, railcars, and trucks. Dakota Grain & Salvage also offers insurance coordination, dust control, and cleaning services. They’re known for handling complex salvage jobs in remote or high-risk situations.
Headquarters: Webster, South Dakota
Emergency Response: Asks to allow proper time for travel and set-up
Service Area: West Coast and Midwest focused
Experience: ~6 years
Customer Reputation: 4.8/5 stars on Google
Services Offered: Grain bin services, derailments and transfers, emergency services
Rupiper Grain & Salvage is a Midwest-based company specializing in grain bin cleanouts and salvage operations. They offer emergency services for grain spills, bin failures, and storage issues, using vacuum equipment and mechanical systems to safely remove damaged grain. Rupiper works with farms, elevators, and co-ops to help recover usable commodities and restore operations quickly. As a family-owned business, they emphasize safety, responsiveness, and hands-on service during high-stress salvage situations.
Headquarters: Caroll, Iowa
Emergency Response: 24/7 emergency response
Service Area: Not specified but located in the Midwest
Experience: 80+ years
Customer Reputation: 5/5 stars on Google
Services Offered: Vacing, bin topping, cleanup, screening, hauling
