Industrial Tank Cleaning Goldfields & Mid-West

Industrial Tank Cleaning for Mining, Engineering and Manufacturing in Goldfields & Mid-West

Tanks, vessels and process equipment accumulate sludge and settled solids that need periodic cleaning. This usually happens during a shutdown when the tank can be taken offline without interrupting operations. Proper cleaning requires certified confined space crews, vacuum extraction, and licensed disposal pathways.

GCW Handles All Tank Cleaning Tasks

One team handles the entire job:

Certified crews enter and clean tanks.
Our vacuum fleet recovers the sludge and liquid.
The recovered waste is disposed of under our controlled waste licences.

We can complete tank cleaning as a standalone service or as part of integrated wider shutdown waste management support. We mobilise our permanent in-region workforce locally from Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Geraldton.

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How GCW’s Industrial Tank Cleaning Service Works

GCW provides industrial tank cleaning as a standalone service or as part of a wider waste management programme. We support mining, processing and industrial sites, including:

Process and storage tanks: Settled solids, sludge and residue.
Hydrocarbon and fuel tanks: Recovery and cleaning of oily and hydrocarbon-contaminated residues.
Sumps, pits and separators: Oily water separators, wash-down sumps and settlement pits.
Water and process vessels: Sediment and scale removal to restore capacity.

Our vacuum fleet runs from 6,000L rigid trucks to 50,000L double road train tankers, and we have various-sized water jetting trucks with additional trailers available for sites without water supply.

As a mining-grade waste management partner with a permanent presence in Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Geraldton, we are the region’s partner of choice for shutdown and mining waste management.

Working at Heights and Confined Space Certified Crews

Some tank and vessel cleans call for additional safety standards. GCW has in-region operators with Working at Heights and confined space certifications, backed by industrial vacuum trucks with purpose-built attachments for mine site cleaning. For high-risk work, we coordinate the required site documentation, inductions and permit requirements with your team before work starts.

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What Does Industrial Tank Cleaning Involve?

Industrial tank cleaning involves removing sludge, residue, product and settled solids from a tank or vessel so it can be inspected, maintained or returned to service.

Scope

Understanding the tank’s contents and condition.

Recovery

Vacuuming out product, liquid and pumpable sludge into tankers.

Cleaning

Confined space entry to remove settled solids and residue (with high-pressure washing where required).

Waste disposal

Transporting recovered waste to a licensed facility under our controlled waste licences.

Documentation

All waste moves through DWER- and EPA-compliant pathways, including WA’s Controlled Waste Tracking System.

This work is highly regulated on WA mine or industrial sites. Most tanks are considered confined spaces, and many contain hydrocarbon or contaminated residue.

Why choose GCW

Why GCW Is the Partner of Choice for Industrial Tank Cleaning

Certified Local Workforce

Our operators hold up-to-date confined space certification and mobilise locally from Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Geraldton.

Deal With a Decision-Maker

When you call GCW, you speak with a manager who can mobilise a crew and equipment as soon as operationally possible, including for unplanned shutdowns.

Planned Around Your Shutdown

Our trucks range from 6,000L units to 50,000L double road train tankers. We scope the equipment to match your site and access.

Full-Scope Waste Management

Tank cleaning can be coordinated with bulk waste transfers, wash pad servicing, industrial vacuum work, liquid waste removal and GCW’s integrated shutdown support services.

Industrial Tank Cleaning FAQs

What does industrial tank cleaning involve?

Industrial tank cleaning involves removing sludge, residue, product and settled solids from a tank or vessel so it can be inspected, maintained or returned to service on a mining or industrial site. The work spans from scoping and isolation to vacuum recovery of liquid and sludge, confined space entry for internal cleaning, and licensed disposal of the recovered waste.

Are GCW’s crews certified for confined space entry?

Yes. Most tank interiors are confined spaces, and the work is performed by personnel holding RIIWHS202E Enter and Work in Confined Spaces certification. We operate under a permit-to-work with atmospheric testing and a standby in place. Before starting work, we coordinate the required documentation (including JSEA and SWMS) and site induction with your team.

What types of tanks can GCW clean?

We clean process and storage tanks, hydrocarbon and fuel tanks, sumps, pits, separators and water or process vessels. The approach is scoped to the tank’s contents and condition. Hydrocarbon residues, hazardous and non-hazardous contaminated waste, chemicals and other controlled waste are handled in line with our controlled waste management licences.

How is the recovered waste disposed of?

GCW has documented management and disposal pathways for all waste categories. Recovered sludge and liquid are transported by certified vehicles to a licensed facility. Every controlled load moves through WA’s Controlled Waste Tracking System, in line with our structured tracking and documentation processes. We operate to the standards your head office demands, and we can demonstrate it.

Does GCW provide tank cleaning as a one-off service?

Yes. We provide tank cleanouts as a standalone service, or as part of a wider shutdown and maintenance scope of work. Our permanent presence in Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Geraldton means we can mobilise faster, with certified personnel and specialist equipment matched to the job. In an emergency or unplanned shutdown situation, we mobilise as soon as operationally possible and aim to be on-site within 24 hours.

Can GCW provide tank cleaning at remote mine sites?

Yes, GCW supports mine sites and other remote operations across the Goldfields and Mid West from permanent operations in Kalgoorlie, Leonora and Geraldton. Our regular service area covers Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Geraldton, Menzies, Laverton, Leinster, Wiluna, Meekatharra, Cue, Newman and the areas in between.

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