Affordable Oil Tank Removal NJ Services With Simple Tank Services
                     What Is the Oil Tank 
Removal Process and 
What Should You 
Expect?
If you have an old or unused oil tank on your 
property, you may wonder what happens during 
removal. The oil tank removal process typically 
involves an initial inspection, obtaining required 
local approvals, safely removing the tank, 
checking the excavation for signs of 
contamination, collecting soil samples when 
required, and completing the necessary closure 
documentation. The exact steps can vary based 
on the property, tank type, and whether 
contamination is discovered.
What Is the Oil Tank 
Removal Process?
Oil tank removal is more than simply 
digging up a tank and hauling it away. A 
professional removal project involves 
several steps designed to safely close 
the tank, evaluate the surrounding area, 
and address potential environmental 
concerns.For underground heating oil 
tanks in New Jersey, NJDEP guidance 
requires underground tank closure to be 
performed by an appropriately certified 
contractor.
What Are the Main Oil 
Tank Removal Steps?
• Initial Tank Assessment: The process begins 
with evaluating the tank and the surrounding 
property. The contractor may determine the 
tank’s location, size, accessibility, condition, and 
whether it is underground or above ground.
• Permits and Preparation: Before removal 
begins, the required municipal permits or 
approvals should be addressed. New Jersey’s 
requirements can depend on the type of tank and 
property.
• Excavating Around the Tank: For an 
underground oil tank, soil around the tank is 
carefully excavated to expose the tank and 
associated piping.
What Happens If 
Contamination Is Found?
Finding contamination does not 
necessarily mean the entire property 
needs extensive cleanup. The 
appropriate response depends on the 
location, amount, and characteristics of 
the contamination
When a discharge is identified, NJDEP 
requires the discharge to be reported and 
the property owner to have the site 
investigated and, when necessary, 
remediated by appropriately qualified 
environmental professionals.
Backfilling and 
Restoring the Area
After the tank has been removed and required 
sampling or remediation activities are completed, 
the excavation can be prepared for backfilling.
The restoration process depends on the property 
and the scope of work. The area may need 
suitable fill material and surface restoration so 
that the property can safely return to normal use
Final 
Documentation and 
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appropriate closure documentation and 
inspection requirements.
If no discharge is found and the required 
municipal inspection is successfully completed, 
the tank closure process may be completed 
without environmental remediation. If a 
discharge is identified, additional investigation 
and remediation documentation may be 
required.
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