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NATIONWIDE INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FACILITIES

Industrial Tank Cleaning & Vacuum Truck Experts

NATIONWIDE INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL FACILITIES

Industrial Tank Cleaning & Vacuum Truck Experts

Most contractors clean your tank and leave the sludge on your pad. We clean it and take it, from confined space entry through final disposal, with the manifests and documentation for your records.

Storage tank & process vessel cleanouts
Vacuum truck sludge & liquid removal
Oil water separator cleaning
Confined space entry by trained crews
High pressure cleaning & washout
Waste profiling, transport, & disposal
Manifests & Certificates of Disposal
Shutdown, turnaround & emergency work

Most contractors clean your tank and leave the sludge on your pad. We clean it and take it, from confined space entry through final disposal, with the manifests and documentation to close it out.

Storage tank & process vessel cleanouts
Vacuum truck sludge & liquid removal
Oil water separator cleaning
Confined space entry by trained crews
High pressure cleaning & washout
Waste profiling, transport, & disposal
Manifests & Certificates of Disposal
Shutdown, turnaround & emergency work

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25+ YEARS • ZERO VIOLATIONS • OSHA HAZWOPER-TRAINED CREWS • DOT-APPROVED • $21M INSURED • NATIONWIDE

We Clean the Tough Tanks

We clean commercial-grade tanks and related equipment where sludge, scale, oily water, chemical residue, sediment, or wastewater buildup creates operational, safety, or maintenance problems. Then we profile the waste, haul it, and document it through final disposal.

We Clean Industrial Equipment

We clean industrial tanks and related equipment where sludge, scale, oily water, chemical residue, sediment, or wastewater buildup creates operational, safety, or maintenance problems. Then we profile the waste, haul it, and document it through final disposal.

Storage tanks

Oil water separators

Process vessels

Sludge tanks

Wastewater tanks

Fuel and oil tanks

Production tanks

Mixing Tanks

reactors

Above Ground Tanks

Underground Tanks

Containment Areas

Industrial Cleaning & Waste Disposal Services

One vendor for the entire job, from degassing and entry through cleaning, waste removal, and final disposal documentation

Tank Cleaning Services

One vendor for the entire job, from degassing and entry through cleaning, waste removal, and final disposal documentation

Tank Cleaning
Storage tanks, process vessels, mixing tanks, and reactors cleaned and returned to service. We scope the work, manage entry, and remove residue so your unit comes back online on schedule.

Vacuum Truck
Industrial vacuum units for sludge, oily water, and bulk liquid removal. Crews mobilize to your site, pull the material out, and haul it straight to an authorized disposal facility.

Sludge Removal
Heavy sludge, sediment, and scale removed from tank bottoms and containment areas. Where volume is high, we stabilize the material on site to cut hauling loads and disposal cost.

Hydroblasting
High pressure water cleaning for hardened scale, product buildup, and coatings that will not pump out. Used where mechanical removal alone will not return the vessel to service.

Oil Water Separators
Separators, API units, and interceptors cleaned out and restored to design capacity. We remove the sludge and oil layer, then profile and route the recovered material for disposal.

Tank Degassing
Vapors ventilated and monitored down to safe entry levels before any crew goes in. Atmospheric readings are documented so your permit file reflects the conditions at entry.

Confined Space Entry
Permit-required entries handled by OSHA-trained crews with attendants, monitoring, and rescue coverage in place. Every entry is documented from permit through closeout for your records.

Waste Disposal & Documentation
The residue leaves with us. We profile the waste, coordinate transport to an authorized facility, and return signed manifests and Certificates of Disposal for your file.

Why Facilities Choose U.S. Waste

We take the waste with us.
Most tank cleaning contractors hand you back a pad full of sludge and a new problem. We profile it, haul it, and send back the manifests and Certificates of Disposal for your file.

One point person, not a ticket queue.
You get a dedicated point person who owns your project from scoping through final paperwork, backed by a field team that specializes in your type of work. They give you their cell number. Real people answer the phones, no automated menus, no case numbers.

Crews trained for confined space.
Permit-required entries handled by OSHA HAZWOPER-trained crews with attendants, monitoring, and rescue coverage. Every entry documented from permit through closeout.

25 years and zero violations.
Since 2001, nationwide, with $21M in environmental liability coverage and DOT-approved transportation behind every job.

Family-run means faster approvals.
No corporate layers between your job and a yes. We scope, price, and mobilize while the nationals are still routing your request through procurement.

PROVEN IN THE FIELD

Emergency Tank Overflow Cleaned in 4.5 Days

A Charlotte food processing plant had a tank upset send foam across the site and into the stormwater pond. We mobilized fast, pulled the sludge with vacuum trucks and frac tanks, and hauled it to a permitted facility. The pond was restored and the plant was back to normal operations without extended downtime.

Site and pond restored in less than 5 days.

Waste fully removed and disposed.

Full story on our website

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does industrial tank cleaning cost?

Cost depends on tank size, what's inside it, and how the waste has to be disposed of. The biggest drivers are volume of residue, whether the material is hazardous or non-hazardous, whether confined space entry is required, and how far the waste travels to an authorized facility. Quotes that look cheap usually exclude disposal, which means that cost lands back on you later. We provide an all-inclusive quote for complete services.

How fast can you get a crew on site?

For emergencies, we mobilize immediately. Call 1-800-727-9796 and real people answer around the clock. For planned work, scheduling depends on scope and location, and we build around your shutdown or turnaround window rather than ours.

Do you haul the waste or just clean the tank?

Both. Most tank cleaning contractors clean the tank and leave the sludge on your pad, which makes profiling, manifesting, and disposal your problem. We profile the waste, transport it to an authorized facility, and return signed manifests and Certificates of Disposal for your file. One vendor, cradle to grave.

Do your crews handle confined space entry?

Yes. Entries are handled by OSHA HAZWOPER-trained crews with attendants, atmospheric monitoring, and rescue coverage in place. We degas and monitor the vessel down to safe entry levels before anyone goes in, and every entry is documented from permit through closeout for your records.

What industries and areas do you serve?

We serve industrial and commercial facilities nationwide, including chemical manufacturing and processing, manufacturing plants, power generation and utilities, food and beverage processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, automotive and aerospace, mining and mineral processing, agricultural processing, and construction and demolition projects. Family-owned and operating since 2001, with 25 years and zero violations.

24/7 Emergency Tank Waste Removal & Spill Services Available

From hazardous and non-hazardous waste management to emergency response, we help industrial clients stay compliant, efficient, and inspection-ready.

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About Us

Since 2001, U.S. Waste Industries has helped industrial and commercial facilities manage their waste from cradle to grave. We are family-owned, nationwide, and built on a simple idea: real people who answer the phone, do what they say, and document every job so your records hold up at inspection.