About
Powerful waste removal for
industrial and commercial sites
Cleanaway’s vacuum loading services provide the specialist approach required to remove wet and dry waste from confined spaces, hard-to-reach areas or hazardous sites.
Using high-powered vacuum trucks and skilled technicians, we deliver precise and efficient removal of sludge, slurries, powders and debris across industrial, construction and commercial environments. All waste is recovered, recycled or responsibly disposed of in line with environmental regulations.
Whether you’re managing routine maintenance, emergency spills, shutdowns or ongoing industrial operations, Cleanaway offers fast, reliable and compliant vacuum loading services that improve site safety and minimise downtime.
Wet waste – sludge, slurries and contaminated liquids
Vacuum loading removes heavy, wet waste streams such as sludge, slurry, oily water and other contaminated liquids from tanks, pits, drains and bunds.
Dry waste – powders, dust and debris
Vacuum loading also captures dry materials including dust, bulk powders, grit, insulation residues and debris from silos, ducts and industrial equipment.
Expertise
Versatile wet and dry vacuum loading solutions
Cleanaway’s industrial vacuum trucks are EPA-licenced to remove a range of hazardous and non-hazardous liquid and solid waste streams, including:
Service
Vacuum loading applications
across industries
Cleanaway’s extensive vacuum loading and waste removal services are trusted across a range of industries and commercial and industrial applications, including:
Manufacturing and heavy industry
Clearing bulk materials, maintenance cleaning liquids and waste slurry
Construction and infrastructure
Cleaning and waste disposal for silos, pits, containment areas and roadworks
Water and wastewater
Removing liquids, sludges and slurries from pump stations, interceptors and sewer lines
Energy and utilities
Tank cleaning, spill response and plant maintenance
Mining and resources
Removing hydrocarbons and cleaning pits, bunds and separators
Emergency response
24/7 spill containment and environmental remediation
Process
How Cleanaway’s vacuum loading services work
We handle everything from planning to reporting, making wet and dry waste removal a simple and hassle-free experience.
Details
Technology and equipment
Cleanaway operates a modern fleet of environmental vacuum trucks, as well as vacuum loading units certified to handle Class 3, 5, 8 and 9 Dangerous Goods. Our vacuum loading equipment pumps liquids, sludges and powders at up to 3,000 litres per minute and up to 200 metres, with a capacity range of 3,000 to 10,000 litres.
Most vacuum units also employ a jetting lance to clean vessels and tanks after contents are removed or to wash down surfaces after spills. To ensure high performance and safety, our vacuum tankers and combination units are fitted with:
High-volume vacuum pumps for efficient suction
Sealed tanks for safe containment of hazardous or sensitive waste
Dual-purpose wet/dry systems
Units compliant with confined space entry and hazardous area standards
Rear-opening doors and tipping bodies for returning materials to the site if required
Output
What happens to waste
All waste collected via vacuum loading is securely contained and transported to Cleanaway’s EPA-licensed facilities. Wet waste streams such as sludge, slurries and oily water are treated to separate solids and liquids, with recovered materials reused where possible.
Dry waste such as dust, powders and debris is either recycled, processed for energy recovery, or disposed of in line with strict environmental regulations. Every load is tracked through chain-of-custody documentation, giving customers full compliance and traceability.
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.