Greater Sudbury's mix of mining-related businesses, manufacturing facilities, industrial workshops, commercial buildings, and equipment supply companies creates a wide range of tank removal situations.
An older downtown Sudbury building may have a water tank in a basement with narrow corridors and limited loading access. An industrial workshop in Lively or Copper Cliff may have a large steel tank surrounded by machinery, piping, or equipment that must remain in operation.
For commercial properties in areas such as New Sudbury, Coniston, Garson, and other Greater Sudbury communities, removal planning may involve:
- Restricted access to basement mechanical rooms or service entrances
- Large tanks positioned near operating machinery or building systems
- Heavy components requiring dismantling or lifting equipment
- Limited loading space, overhead clearance, or vehicle access
- Coordination with maintenance staff, tenants, or other contractors
Sudbury's winter conditions can also affect outdoor tank removal. Snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and frozen water remaining inside unused tanks may complicate equipment access, drainage, and loading. Outdoor projects are assessed according to the site conditions, weather, and required equipment.
Each property's actual layout and operating requirements help determine the removal approach.
Large Tank Dismantling Without Unnecessary Business Disruption
Some commercial tanks were installed before surrounding walls, equipment, or mechanical systems were added. Removing them in one piece may no longer be practical.
Eco Metal Recycling Inc. reviews the tank's size, construction, remaining contents, mechanical connections, and available removal route before work begins.
Depending on the project, removal planning may include:
- Coordinating necessary mechanical, electrical, water, or fuel disconnections with qualified personnel
- Assessing whether the tank must be dismantled into smaller sections
- Protecting nearby machinery, floors, walls, and building services
- Arranging suitable equipment for moving and loading heavy components
- Planning work around building access, maintenance schedules, and other site activities
For operating businesses, we understand that access restrictions and equipment shutdowns can affect daily operations. Our goal is to coordinate an appropriate removal plan while minimizing unnecessary disruption.
IMPORTANT: Commercial fuel tanks, heavy boilers, and storage equipment should not be dismantled by unqualified personnel. Residual fuel, regulated pressure equipment, heavy steel components, and potentially hazardous insulation may require specialized assessment and handling.