About
Safe, efficient removal of compacted materials
with BinWhip and non-entry tech
When silos, tanks and storage bins get blocked, operations grind to a halt – costing you time, money and product quality. Cleanaway’s industrial bulk storage cleaning uses specialised non-entry methods to quickly restore the flow of materials, minimising downtime while protecting your assets and team.
Our experienced technicians use the industry-leading Dual Impact BinWhip® silo cleaning tool to safely and efficiently clear blockages and compaction without the risks of confined space entry. BinWhip® is compatible with both vertical and horizontal storage vessels, using a powerful rotary action to break up even the toughest materials, including hardened grains, cement powder, animal feed, fertiliser, sugar and plastic pellets.
Whether you’re in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing or mining, Cleanaway’s Australia-wide silo maintenance services keep your bulk storage systems operating at full capacity.
Powders, dust and residual product
Silo cleaning often generates significant volumes of powders, dust and residual product build-up from grains, cement, lime, plastics, and other bulk materials.
Contaminated and hazardous waste
Certain silos store chemicals, hazardous powders or contaminated product that require specialist cleaning and disposal.
Expertise
Cleanaway’s silo cleaning services
Our industrial cleaning solutions solve a range of common compaction and blockage issues in bulk storage vessels.
We drill through the hardened material then break it apart so product can flow freely again
We clear the narrow tunnels restricting funnel flow and release material stuck to the walls
We clear all blockages to get silos and storage vessels back into operation quickly
Service
Who we work with
Our industrial bulk storage cleaning services are ideal for:
Agriculture and grain handling facilities
Food and beverage manufacturing
Cement, lime and aggregate processing
Fertiliser storage sites
Mining and mineral operations
Chemical and plastics manufacturing
Process
Our silo cleaning process
We prioritise health and safety throughout the silo cleaning process. All work is carried out by trained industrial cleaning professionals in compliance with Cleanaway’s ISO-certified safety management systems.
We begin with a pre-start safety check to evaluate blockages and structural integrity, and provide detailed Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS).
Using BinWhip® or other non-entry cleaning tools, we dislodge material build-up from a safe external position.
Dislodged material is extracted using Cleanaway’s industrial vacuum loading fleet then either returned to you, recycled or safely disposed of.
Once the job is complete, we provide documentation on all work performed, volumes removed and maintenance recommendations.
Details
Silo cleaning technology
and equipment
Cleanaway employs advanced technology and equipment to deliver safe, effective and compliant silo cleaning and waste removal.
BinWhip:
Pneumatic cleaning system that uses rotating flails to break up compacted material without damaging bin walls
Operated from the top of the storage vessel to keep workers safe and out of confined spaces
Provides controlled cleaning to access all surfaces and hard-to-reach areas
Adapts to silos and tanks of all shapes and sizes
Output
What happens to the waste
Powders, dust and residual product removed during silo cleaning are recovered for recycling where suitable, or safely disposed of through Cleanaway’s national network of licensed facilities. This reduces waste to landfill while helping customers reclaim usable storage space.
For contaminated or hazardous residues, such as chemical powders or asbestos-contaminated dust, all waste is managed under strict handling protocols. Material is contained, transported and treated through approved processes to ensure worker safety and environmental protection.
Our promise
Why choose Cleanaway
A one-stop solution
We offer an expansive range of services, custom waste solutions and expert support to meet the waste management and resource recovery needs of Australian businesses, councils and industries of any size.
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Optimised waste management solutions
Our team of resource recovery professionals work closely with you to find the best waste management solution for your business, helping you achieve potential cost savings while working towards your sustainability goals.
Market-leading infrastructure
Our licensed, state-of-the-art facilities enable safe, efficient waste processing and resource recovery at scale.
Making a sustainable future possible together
We’re leading the way in sustainable waste management and resource recovery, helping Australia to transition to a circular economy and investing in lasting solutions for the benefit of Australians – now and into the future.