At U.S. Waste Industries, Inc., we offer specialized industrial tank cleaning services and more to provide clients with end-to-end, industry-compliant solutions.

Industrial Tank Cleaning Services

At U.S. Waste, we do much more than simply clean your tanks. Our extensive service offerings include:

  • Confined Space Cleaning
    Confined space cleaning
  • To ensure thorough cleaning, hazardous waste removal, safe operations, and regulatory compliance, we offer such confined space cleaning services as:

    Hydroblasting

    Hydroblasting

    For a cost-effective, energy-efficient cleaning, we utilize hydroblasting technology. The pressurized process eliminates everything from stubborn residues and oils to rust and contaminants from tank surfaces.

    Heavy Vacuum Cleaning

    Heavy vacuum cleaning

    From dense buildup to hazardous substances, heavy vacuuming achieves a successful clean. The efficient process reduces cleaning time and manual labor requirements by enabling the pumping of heavier substances.

  • Leak Testing
    Leak testing
  • With our leak testing services, we’ll help you determine the integrity of your tanks, repairing or removing them as appropriate.

  • Tank Decommissioning and Removal
    Tank decommissioning and removal
  • Once they’re no longer active, our team will safely clean, remove, and dispose of your decommissioned tanks.

Comparison Table of Cleaning Methods

Cleaning Method

Hydroblasting

Heavy Vacuum Cleaning

Features

High-pressure cleaning

Dense material removal

Applications

Rust, oil, buildup

Hazardous or thick materials

Benefits

Efficient and cost-effective

Reduces manual labor

Industries We Serve

Industrial tank cleaning companies serve such markets as:

Industrial
Industrial: Processing or manufacturing facility tanks
Chemical Processing
Chemical processing: Chemical storage and production tanks
Petrochemical
Petrochemical: Petroleum and crude oil tanks
Agricultural
Agricultural: Fertilizer and agricultural goods storage tanks
Laboratories
Laboratories: Small industrial tanks that necessitate precision cleaning

Types of Tanks We Clean

U.S. Waste works on tanks of all sizes and configurations, including such types as:

  • Above-ground tanks. We’ll ensure a thorough cleaning of any buildup on your above-ground tank’s interior and exterior.
  • Underground tanks. We utilize advanced cleaning techniques to successfully cleanse below-ground tanks, even with confined-entry conditions.
  • Pressurized tanks. Our team has the experience and specialized equipment necessary to safely and effectively clean pressurized industrial tanks.
Industrial Tank Cleaning
Industrial Tank Cleaning

Additional Services

To better serve you with comprehensive capabilities, our company also offers:

  • Regulatory compliance expertise. Our team complies with applicable EPA and OSHA standards and provides you with all necessary regulatory documentation. For clients requiring HAZMAT services to deal with hazardous materials, you’ll have the peace of mind that U.S. Waste will reliably and safely handle such substances.
  • Waste disposal and sampling. Our waste disposal services ensure you adhere to industry regulations for safe hazardous waste disposal. With sampling, we’ll reliably determine your industrial tank’s contents before performing a cleaning.
  • Ongoing monitoring programs. Developing lasting partnerships, we offer ongoing monitoring for your tank and the surrounding land to support optimal performance and tank integrity.
  • 24/7 Rapid response services. We’re here to help with 24/7 emergency response services, performing urgent tank cleanings and removals to prevent unnecessary risks and downtime in your operations.

Why Choose U.S. Waste Industries for Industrial Tank Cleaning?

When you select U.S. Waste as your industrial tank cleaning partner, you’ll benefit from:

  • Nationwide coverage. Our team serves clients throughout the United States.
  • Turnkey project management. From the initial assessment to waste removal and disposal, our team is here to help with trusted, start-to-finish project oversight.
  • Industry expertise. Our highly skilled team has decades of multi-industry experience in serving diverse markets.
  • Specialized equipment and training. We’re equipped with — and well-trained in — the specialized technology and equipment that’s most effective for our industry.
  • Extensive service offerings. To provide turnkey, streamlined solutions, we couple industrial tank cleaning services with other specialized capabilities like industrial hazardous waste disposal.

Benefits of Industrial Tank Cleaning

Industrial tank cleaning is advantageous for the following reasons:

  • Improved operational efficiency. Industrial tank cleaning enhances the performance, efficiency, and reliability of your equipment.
  • Cost savings. Tanks that undergo routine cleaning and maintenance can prevent the need for expensive repairs.
  • Regulatory compliance. Properly cleaned tanks that are compliant with industry regulations will also help you avoid costly penalties.
  • Environmental safety. Using a trusted tank cleaning and waste disposal service provider will help you minimize the environmental impact of your operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is hydroblasting, and how does it work?

This environmentally friendly cleaning technique utilizes a specialized nozzle and a stream of highly pressurized water to efficiently eliminate tough chemical buildup or contaminants from inner and outer tank surfaces.

Can you clean tanks with unknown or hazardous materials?

Through site assessment and material sampling, our HAZWOPER-trained team will determine your tank’s contents before proceeding with EPA- and OSHA-compliant chemical tank cleaning services and waste disposal.

Do you offer tank repair services after leak testing?

Yes! Should your tank fail leak testing but be repairable, we’ll help return your tank to its former functionality — all with minimal process disruption. Otherwise, we’ll decommission, remove, and safely dispose of it.

How quickly can you respond to an emergency?

As part of our aforementioned nationwide 24/7 rapid response services, we’ll mobilize at your facility, evaluate the situation, and act quickly to eliminate risks and get things back in working order.

Industrial Tank Cleaning From U.S. Waste

Interested in learning more about U.S. Waste, our capabilities, and our highly skilled team? Contact us for details, or request a quote for our industrial tank cleaning services today.