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Residential Oil Tank Removal Elora

Oil Tank Removal and Pump-Out in Elora

Safe, Professional, and TSSA-Certified Oil Tank Removal & Pump-Outs in and around Elora.

If your Elora home or business 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 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 qualified professional.

Let us help you keep your environment free of hazards by eliminating any potential threat caused by a dormant heating oil tank. We specialize in Eco environmentally friendly Elora Oil Tank Removals.

We have been removing Heating Oil Tanks in Elora, Ontario since 1979. At Eco Metal Recycling Inc. we will assure you worry free oil tank removals in Elora. We have the specialized resources and equipment to pump out and dispose of the heating oil that remains in your heating oil tank. Our specialized equipment is not available to the general public.

Oil Tank Removal Certificate: After each Elora oil tank removal we provide a Certificate of Tank Removal to home owner for Insurance purposes.

IMPORTANT! ELORA RESIDENT — DO NOT TRY AND TAKE OUT YOUR OIL TANK YOURSELF THIS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGES NOT ONLY TO YOURSELF BUT YOUR HOME.

Let us remove that old oil tank.

Contact us today for your free consultation. We prioritize your convenience with same-day consultation service.

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Why we are the right choice for Elora Oil Tank Removals

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

  • 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 Elora home is well protected
  • We provide a Certificate of Tank Removal to home owner for Insurance purposes

Why you should remove your dormant Oil Tanks in Elora

In a scenic community like Elora, known for its natural beauty and historic limestone architecture, a dormant oil tank is a "ticking time bomb" for several critical reasons:

  • Protecting the Grand River & Limestone Bedrock: Elora is situated atop the iconic Elora Gorge, characterized by fractured limestone bedrock. Unlike clay-heavy soils, limestone allows leaked fuel to migrate rapidly through cracks and crevices, reaching the Grand River or local groundwater systems in a fraction of the time. Proactive removal protects our designated Heritage River and the delicate aquatic ecosystems within it.
  • Source Water & Well Protection: Many properties in and around Elora rely on private or municipal wells. A single leak from a corroded tank can contaminate an entire aquifer, leading to "tainted water" that is hazardous to health and incredibly difficult to remediate. Removing your unused tank eliminates this threat to your neighbors and your own family's drinking water.
  • Insurance & Real Estate Compliance: Most Ontario insurance providers now strictly limit coverage for oil-heated homes. Many will refuse to renew policies for exterior tanks older than 15 years or interior steel tanks over 20–25 years. Additionally, selling a home or cottage in Elora with an abandoned tank is nearly impossible; mortgage lenders require a TSSA-certified removal and a clean soil report before a transaction can close.
  • TSSA Compliance & the "3-Year Rule": Under the newest TSSA Fuel Oil Code Adoption Document (CAD), any fuel tank that has been inactive for three years or longer is now officially classified as a high-risk non-compliance. These systems are legally required to be professionally removed to avoid provincial enforcement orders, environmental fines, and potential legal action.

Fuel Oil Tanks Removals and Pump Outs in Elora

No matter the complexity of your situation, our team is equipped to handle it with precision. In Elora, where properties range from heritage limestone homes in the village to sprawling rural estates in Centre Wellington, we customize our approach to fit the structural and environmental needs of your site.

We specialize in all aspects of oil tank management, including:

  • Removing Unused & Abandoned Tanks: Whether it is an old furnace oil tank in the basement or a dormant system in a shed, we handle the full extraction process.
  • Above-Ground & Underground Storage Tank Removal: We are fully equipped for both exterior "pony" tanks and the complex excavation of buried fuel storage tanks (USTs).
  • High-Vacuum Pump-Out Services: We safely extract and dispose of residual furnace oil, including the heavy sludge and "bottoms" that often accumulate in older tanks.
  • Comprehensive Decommissioning: For tanks that are no longer in service, we provide professional decommissioning and disposal in accordance with provincial regulations.
  • Buried & Heating Oil Tank Extraction: We locate and remove forgotten buried tanks, ensuring that no environmental liability is left behind on your Elora property.

More Information About Fuel Oil Tanks

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: