Residential Oil Tank Removal Services

"According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, a home with an exterior oil tank older than 15 years or an interior tank older than 20 years will NOT be insured."

The Technical Standards & Safety Authority mandates that all heating fuel suppliers must inspect all oil tanks to which they deliver fuel, whether the oil tank is located above ground or below ground, initially and at least once every 10 years. (Homeowners can visit the T.S.S.A. website for more information about heating oil tanks and furnaces that use heating oil.)

Why You Should Consider Oil Tank Removal:

If your home has an exterior oil tank, interior oil tank, above ground fuel storage tank, underground fuel storage tank or heating oil tank that is no longer in use or more past it's service life cycle it MUST be removed from your home. Or perhaps you have an abandoned oil tank just sitting and taking up valuable space in your home, cottage, farm or business. These abandoned fuel oil tanks are at potential risk for a fuel leak and should be properly removed by a company approved by the TSSA and Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

Eco Metal Recycling Inc. — Your Trusted Partner: 

We take our job very seriously at Eco Metal Recycling Inc. We're committed to working with you to help keep our environment hazard-free by eliminating potential threats posed by dormant oil tanks. Learn more about the importance of removing your dormant heating oil tanks to ensure safety and compliance.

We specialize in oil tank removals, ensuring the process is handled professionally and safely. We have the specialized resources and equipment needed to perform each job with precision and care. Key features of our service include:

• Comprehensive Pump-out and Disposal:
  • We manage the complete pump-out and disposal of remaining oil, adhering to all environmental safety standards.
• Broad Service Range:
  • Our oil tank removal services cater to residential, industrial, and commercial clients across Ontario, providing versatile and specialized solutions.
• Oil Tank Removal Certificate:
  • After each residential fuel oil tank removal, we provide the homeowner with a Certificate of Tank Removal, essential for insurance purposes and compliance.

What to expect when we come to remove your furnace oil tanks:

1. Safety Precautions: We begin by placing drop sheets and tarps to protect your home and ensure safety throughout the process.
2. Tank Pump-Out: All existing oil is removed from the tank. This oil is then pumped into our truck and disposed of safely.
3. Piping Removal: We remove all indoor and exterior piping to ensure that oil can never be delivered to the old system again.
4. Wall Repairs: We patch up both the exterior and interior walls where the pipes were previously installed.
5. Tank Removal: The tank is safely removed from your home, adhering to all safety guidelines.
6. Cleanup: We thoroughly clean the area, making sure it is tidy before we leave.
7. Certification: Upon completion, you will receive a certificate confirming that the tank has been safely removed from your property.

Here are a few reasons why Eco Metal Recycling Inc is the best oil tank removal company to use for Oil Tank Removal

• On time arrival
• Technicians are TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority) Certified with OTB3 & OTB2 licenses.
• MECP – (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) Approved Contractor
• WSIB Registered and Compliant
• TSSA – Certified Company Contractor
• MTO – Transportation of dangerous goods transportation licensed and Insured
• Drivers Hold – Hazardous Waste Management & Disposal Regulation # 347 License
• Master Petroleum Mechanic (PM1) on staff
• Certified Oil Burner Technician (OBT-1) on staff
• Team Technicians are Professional, Polite and respectful
• $5,000,000 liability insurance
• Eco environmentally friendly process
• We use more drop sheets than any other company to insure your home is well protected
• We provide a Certificate of Tank Removal to home owner for Insurance purposes

Are you willing to gamble with your health and investment by leaving an unused oil tank on your property?

Over time, home heating oil tanks may accumulate semi-solids, or sludge, that contain harmful contaminants and moisture. Oil tanks that are left dormant with contamination sludge inside can become a serious health hazard to you and your family because of bacterial growth forming within the tank. Additionally, these tanks may begin to leak due to corrosion.

Your home or business represents one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. Why risk it? Eliminate the potential dangers of an abandoned furnace oil tank. The best way to mitigate this risk is by removing any dormant oil tanks.

We recommend removing your abandoned oil tank as soon as possible and informing your insurance company once the removal is complete.

No place is too small or too far for Eco Metal Recycling Inc. We service almost all locations in Southern Ontario and the GTA!

You can find more information about fuel oil tanks on the T.S.S.A website. We have provided the following links for your convenience:

• Common questions & answers regarding Aboveground fuel oil storage tanks and Underground fuel oil storage tanks
• Common questions & answers regarding Furnaces/Heating Systems that use Fuel Oil