If It Needs to Go, We Can Pull It Out
Vacuum trucks can recover far more than loose soil from an excavation. Mid-State Industrial Service’s high-capacity equipment removes a wide range of accepted wet and dry materials, including liquids, sludge, sediment, loose debris, sawdust, excavation spoil, and certain industrial process materials. Recovered material is contained onboard for controlled handling, transport, or discharge according to the project scope.
Mid-State provides vacuum excavation and industrial vacuum recovery throughout Oregon for contractors, municipalities, utilities, mills, manufacturers, commercial properties, and public infrastructure projects. Customers can coordinate services such as utility-vault cleaning, hydro excavation support, flooded-area water removal, pond drawdown, sawdust recovery, catch basin cleaning, trench cleanup, and industrial material recovery through one provider.
What Is Vacuum Excavation?
Vacuum excavation uses industrial suction to recover loose soil, liquids, sludge, debris, and other accepted wet or dry material from accessible work areas. Unlike hydro excavation, which uses pressurized water to loosen compacted ground, vacuum excavation is generally used when the material is already loose, accumulated, or ready for controlled recovery.
Vacuum excavation may be appropriate when:
- The material is already loose and requires controlled removal.
- Standing water or other accepted liquids must be recovered from a property or work area.
- Work is occurring near utilities, equipment, structures, or other sensitive infrastructure.
- The project requires material recovery rather than water-assisted soil breakup.
- Sludge, sediment, dry bulk material, or process residue must be removed from an accessible area.
- Manual removal would be inefficient, difficult, or expose workers to avoidable handling hazards.
Vacuum Excavation vs. Hydro Excavation
Both services use industrial vacuum trucks, but they solve different problems:
- Hydro Excavation: Uses controlled water pressure to loosen compacted soil while vacuum equipment removes the resulting slurry. It is commonly used for utility daylighting, potholing, slot trenching, and controlled excavation near marked underground infrastructure.
- Vacuum Excavation: Uses industrial suction to recover loose soil, liquids, debris, sludge, and accepted process material without first loosening the ground with water. It is commonly used for trench cleanup, vault cleaning, liquid recovery, mill cleanup, and industrial material removal.
Mid-State provides both hydro excavation and industrial vacuum services. When equipment, material type, access, and scheduling allow, the two services can be coordinated during one mobilization.
Our Vacuum Excavation Services
Mid-State provides vacuum excavation and industrial vacuum services for construction sites, utilities, municipalities, mills, manufacturers, commercial properties, and approved environmental or material-recovery projects throughout Oregon.
Liquid & Standing Water Removal
Recovery of standing water from flooded areas, loading docks, drainage structures, containment areas, ponds, pools, and low-lying work zones.
Debris & Spoil Removal
Vacuum recovery of loose excavation spoil, slurry, sediment, debris, and accepted jobsite material.
Utility Vault & Manhole Cleaning
Removal of standing water, sediment, sludge, and debris from accessible utility vaults, manholes, sumps, and underground structures.
Trench Cleaning
Removal of loose soil, aggregate, water, and debris before pipe, conduit, utility installation, backfill, or restoration.
Industrial Material Recovery
Recovery of approved wet or dry process materials, reusable product, production residue, and loose bulk material.
Confined-Space Vacuum Support
Vacuum hoses can often remove material without a worker entering the space. When entry is required, permit-required confined-space rules and site-specific controls may apply.
Post-Excavation Cleanup
Final recovery of loose soil, slurry, aggregate, and debris from trenches, excavation zones, and accessible work areas before backfill or restoration. Vacuum cleanup helps leave the site ready for the next phase of work while reducing loose material around active construction areas.
What Our Vacuum Trucks Handle
Mid-State’s industrial vacuum trucks recover accepted wet and dry material from construction sites, mills, manufacturing facilities, underground structures, production areas, and difficult-to-access work zones. Applications include industrial material recovery, trench cleanup, vault and sump cleaning, liquid removal, excavation support, and remote vacuum work around confined or restricted areas.
Equipment selection depends on material type, moisture content, particle size, volume, access, contamination concerns, disposal requirements, and the assigned truck’s filtration and recovery capabilities. Mid-State can also review air-excavation options for select utility-exposure projects when dry soil breakup is appropriate for the site and equipment configuration.
Our equipment extracts a wide variety of materials, including:
- Liquids and Wet Material: Water, slurry, mud, process liquids, and wet debris accepted for recovery.
- Loose Soil and Aggregate: Sand, gravel, loose dirt, excavation spoil, and similar granular material.
- Industrial Dry Material: Sawdust, pulp dust, wood fiber, fine particulates, and approved dry bulk residue.
- Recoverable Process Material: Filter media, pellets, granules, and other approved material that may be recovered for reuse or disposal.
- Sludge and Sediment: Accumulated material from vaults, catch basins, tanks, pits, and sumps.
- Mixed Debris: Loose material associated with trench cleaning, excavation cleanup, production areas, and approved remote-vacuum applications.
Not sure whether your material is suitable for vacuum recovery? Call (541) 726-6730 with the material type, estimated volume, moisture content, site conditions, and intended disposal or reuse plan.
Who We Serve
Mid-State provides vacuum excavation and industrial vacuum recovery for commercial, industrial, utility, construction, and municipal operations throughout Oregon.
Property Owners & Facility Managers
Standing-water removal, drainage recovery, pond or pool drawdown, vault cleaning, and vacuum support for commercial and industrial properties.
Utility Contractors
Vacuum support for utility vaults, manholes, trenches, conduit installation, utility exposure, and underground-infrastructure maintenance.
General Contractors
Trench cleanup, slurry recovery, loose spoil removal, and vacuum support for active construction and excavation projects.
Municipal Public Works
Storm-system maintenance, catch basin and vault cleaning, liquid recovery, and vacuum support for public infrastructure.
Wood Products & Pulp Mills
Recovery of sawdust, bark, pulp dust, wood fiber, and approved bulk material from mill and manufacturing environments.
Food & Beverage Processors
Recovery of approved process residue, liquids, loose material, and production-area debris, with material and sanitation requirements reviewed before service.
Industrial Manufacturers
Vacuum recovery of approved pellets, granules, filter media, dry bulk material, sludge, and production residue.
Environmental & Remediation Contractors
Vacuum recovery and containment support for approved sediment, sludge, spill residue, and remediation material, subject to characterization, equipment compatibility, handling requirements, and disposal approval.
Pipeline & Telecom Crews
Vacuum excavation, trench cleanup, spoil recovery, and utility-work support for conduit installation, directional boring, crossings, and underground construction.
Liquid Removal & Flooded Area Cleanup
Standing water can create access problems, slip hazards, operational delays, property concerns, and additional pressure on drainage systems. Mid-State’s high-capacity vacuum trucks provide responsive liquid recovery for flooded areas, maintenance projects, drainage problems, containment areas, and approved site-cleanup work throughout Oregon.
Our vacuum trucks support liquid removal and recovery for a range of properties and site conditions, including:
Flooded Loading Docks & Warehouse Floors
Recovery of standing water from accessible loading docks, warehouse areas, paved work zones, and facility floors after heavy rain, drainage problems, or equipment-related releases.
Pond & Retention Basin Draining
Removal of standing water from ponds and retention basins to support maintenance, sediment removal, inspections, repairs, vegetation work, and other drainage-system needs.
Pool Draining
Recovery and transport of water from pools, decorative ponds, containment features, and other managed systems when access, volume, water quality, and discharge or disposal arrangements are confirmed.
Flooded Basements & Below-Grade Areas
Recovery of standing water from accessible basements, vaults, utility areas, pits, and other below-grade spaces, subject to structural, electrical, atmospheric, and access conditions.
Parking Lot & Site Drainage
Recovery of pooled water from paved surfaces, low spots, drainage structures, containment areas, and stormwater collection points.
Clogged or Overwhelmed Drain Systems
Temporary removal of standing water associated with blocked, restricted, undersized, or overwhelmed drainage systems. Additional catch basin cleaning, drain line jetting, or CCTV inspection may be recommended to address the underlying drainage problem.
Post-Storm Cleanup
Heavy rain, windstorms, flooding, and winter weather can leave standing water, sediment, debris, and damaged drainage systems behind. Mid-State provides responsive water recovery and vacuum cleanup to help customers regain access and begin site assessment, maintenance, or repair.
Mid-State provides 24/7 emergency dispatch for urgent flooding and liquid-recovery requests. Response time depends on location, equipment availability, access, material conditions, and site safety.
Why Oregon Contractors and Property Owners Choose Mid-State
Built for Oregon’s Weather
Experience with Oregon rainfall, drainage problems, seasonal storms, and flooded work areas helps our team plan equipment, access, recovery, and scheduling needs.
Handles More Than Dirt
Our vacuum trucks recover a broad range of approved wet and dry materials, including sawdust, pulp dust, filter media, water, slurry, sediment, and loose aggregate.
Clean, Contained Removal
Recovered material is contained onboard, helping limit loose piles, manual handling, and material left around the recovery area.
Controlled Material Recovery
Vacuum equipment can remove loose material from targeted areas while reducing unnecessary disturbance around nearby structures, utilities, and equipment.
Flexible Scheduling & 24/7 Dispatch
Day, night, weekend, and after-hours service is available based on project needs, crew capacity, equipment availability, and site conditions.
Statewide Fleet
Mid-State’s vacuum-truck fleet, backup equipment, in-house maintenance, and statewide dispatch capabilities support projects throughout Oregon.
Trained, Safety-Focused Crews
Operators receive training applicable to vacuum-truck operation, material handling, jobsite hazards, confined-space support, spill response, and transportation requirements.
Equipment Used for Vacuum Excavation
Mid-State operates Guzzler industrial vacuum trucks and dual-purpose Guzzcavator units for high-volume wet and dry material recovery, vacuum excavation, industrial cleanup, and qualifying hydro-excavation applications.
- High-powered industrial vacuum systems recover accepted wet and dry material from accessible and hard-to-reach areas.
- Equipment can handle liquids, sludge, slurry, sawdust, loose soil, sediment, dry bulk material, and approved industrial debris.
- Vacuum hoses and boom systems support work around trenches, pits, tanks, vaults, sumps, production areas, and restricted-access locations.
- Guzzcavator units combine industrial vacuum loading with water-assisted hydro excavation when soil breakup is included in the project scope.
- Recovered material is contained onboard for controlled transport, discharge, reuse, or disposal according to the service plan.
Best for: Industrial vacuum recovery, liquid removal, slurry and sludge recovery, sawdust cleanup, trench cleaning, vault and sump cleaning, excavation support, remote confined-area vacuum work, and approved bulk-material removal.
Service Areas
Mid-State Industrial Service provides vacuum excavation and industrial vacuum recovery throughout Oregon. Crews and equipment can also mobilize for select projects in Southern Washington, Western Idaho, and Northern California.
Portland Metro
Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties.
Salem & Mid-Willamette Valley
Marion, Polk, and surrounding counties.
Eugene & Springfield
Lane County and surrounding areas.
Bend & Central Oregon
Deschutes County and Central Oregon communities.
Roseburg & Southern Oregon
Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, and surrounding counties.
Eastern Oregon
Mobilization available for construction, utility, municipal, mill, manufacturing, and industrial projects throughout Eastern Oregon.
Call (541) 726-6730 to discuss your location, material type, estimated volume, access, recovery requirements, and disposal or reuse plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove standing water from my property?
Yes. Mid-State removes standing water from commercial and industrial properties throughout Oregon using high-capacity vacuum trucks. Common applications include flooded loading docks, parking areas, vaults, pits, drainage structures, containment areas, and storm-related flooding. Access, water quality, volume, and the approved discharge or disposal location must be confirmed before service.
Can you drain a pond or pool?
Yes. Mid-State can perform partial or full drawdowns of ponds, retention basins, pools, and decorative water features when truck access and an approved discharge or disposal plan are available. Water quality, estimated volume, receiving location, and any permit or sanitary-authority requirements should be reviewed before pumping begins.
What’s the difference between vacuum excavation and hydro excavation?
Hydro excavation uses pressurized water to loosen compacted soil and a vacuum system to recover the slurry, making it useful for utility daylighting, potholing, and controlled digging. Vacuum excavation uses industrial suction to remove material that is already loose or accumulated, such as water, sludge, sawdust, sediment, debris, and excavation spoil.
Can you recover industrial dry materials like sawdust, pulp dust, or filter media?
Yes. Mid-State provides industrial dry-material recovery for Oregon mills, processors, and manufacturing facilities. Guzzler vacuum trucks can recover approved materials such as sawdust, pulp dust, wood fiber, filter media, pellets, granules, and other dry bulk residue when the particle characteristics, contamination risks, equipment compatibility, and reuse or disposal plan are confirmed.
Do you do septic tank pumping?
No. Mid-State does not provide residential septic tank pumping. Our vacuum services focus on industrial facilities, commercial properties, municipalities, utilities, construction sites, mills, drainage systems, and approved material-recovery projects.
Do you haul away the extracted material?
Mid-State can transport accepted material offsite or discharge it at an authorized onsite location according to the service agreement. The handling plan depends on the material source, characteristics, volume, customer instructions, receiving-facility requirements, and applicable disposal regulations. Suspected contamination may require testing, profiling, or additional approval.
How quickly can you respond?
Mid-State provides 24/7 emergency dispatch for urgent vacuum-truck and liquid-recovery needs throughout Oregon. Response time depends on the job location, required equipment, material type, crew availability, access, disposal arrangements, and site-safety conditions.
What information does Mid-State need before vacuuming industrial material?
Mid-State needs to know the material type, source, estimated volume, wet or dry condition, particle size, known or suspected contamination, access conditions, recovery distance, and intended disposal or reuse location. This information helps determine whether the material is accepted and which vacuum truck, filtration system, hose setup, and handling plan are appropriate.
Can Mid-State remove material from tanks, pits, vaults, or confined spaces?
Yes. Mid-State can use remote vacuum hoses to recover material from many tanks, pits, vaults, sumps, and restricted-access areas. When personnel entry is required, the customer and Mid-State must coordinate the applicable confined-space classification, atmospheric testing, entry permit, isolation, attendant, rescue planning, and other site-specific safety requirements. OSHA treats many tanks and similar spaces as permit-required confined spaces when hazardous conditions are present.
Standing Water. Spoil. Slurry. Gone.
Tell us what material needs to be removed, where it is located, and how it should be handled.
24/7 emergency dispatch available, statewide coverage across Oregon.