Residential Oil Tank Removal Services

"Have an old or abandoned oil tank?" If your home has an exterior or interior oil tank that is no longer in use — or has exceeded its safe service life — it is now considered a serious insurance, environmental, and real estate liability in Ontario.

At Eco Metal Recycling Inc., we provide professional residential oil tank removal and pump-out services, completed safely, cleanly, and in full compliance with TSSA and MECP regulations.

• Same-day consultation available
• Fully licensed & insured
• Certificate of Tank Removal provided

⚠️ Insurance & Regulatory Reality Homeowners Must Know

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 by most providers.

In addition:

• The Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) mandates that all heating fuel suppliers must inspect oil tanks they deliver to
• Inspections apply to both aboveground and underground tanks
• Tanks must be inspected initially and at least once every 10 years
• Inactive or abandoned tanks are no longer considered compliant under current Ontario regulations.

(Homeowners can visit the TSSA website for official guidance on oil tanks and heating oil systems.)

Why You Should Remove an Old or Abandoned Oil Tank Now

If your property contains an:

• Exterior oil tank
• Interior oil tank
• Aboveground fuel storage tank
• Underground or buried fuel oil tank
• Heating oil tank that is no longer in use

…it must be professionally removed.

Abandoned oil tanks:

• Pose a high risk of fuel leakage
• Can contaminate soil and groundwater
• Create massive financial exposure during home sales, refinancing, or insurance renewals
• Often block real estate transactions until removed

These tanks should only be removed by a company approved by:

• TSSA (Technical Standards and Safety Authority)
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)

We take oil tank removal seriously — because the risks are real.

What Our Service Includes:

• Comprehensive Pump-Out & Disposal: We manage the complete pump-out of remaining oil and sludge and dispose of it in accordance with all environmental and hazardous-waste regulations.
• Residential, Commercial & Industrial Experience: Our services are trusted across Ontario for residential homes, cottages, farms, and commercial properties.
• Oil Tank Removal Certificate: After every residential oil tank removal, homeowners receive an official Certificate of Tank Removal, required for: Home insurance, Property sales, Mortgage approvals, Compliance documentation.

We manage everything from the initial pump-out to the final wall patch. Here is what to expect when we arrive:

1. Safety Setup:
   We place drop sheets and tarps to protect your home’s interior and exterior flooring and landscaping.
2. Pump-Out & Disposal:
   We utilize specialized trucks to pump out all remaining oil and sludge, disposing of it according to strict environmental standards.
3. Piping Removal:
   We remove the fill and vent pipes and patch the holes in your exterior/interior walls to ensure oil can never be accidentally delivered to the old system again.
4. Tank Extraction:
   The tank is cut, dismantled (if necessary), and safely removed from your property.
5. Site Cleanup:
   We sweep and clean the area, leaving your space tidier than we found it.
6. Certification:
   We issue your Certificate of Tank Removal for your records and insurance provider.

We are the Industry Leaders in Oil Tank Removal, here is why homeowners trust us:

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
• TSSA Environmental Management Protocol: The mandatory procedure for reporting spills, assessing soil contamination, and the requirements for an Environmental Assessment Report when a tank is removed or abandoned.