In ground / buried oil tank abandonment

No matter the circumstances, we can effectively and smoothly manage the in-ground oil tank abandonment of commercial and residential oil tanks in Nassau County. Oil tank abandonment essentially means that the old oil tank is left in the ground, so the surrounding landscape is undisturbed, but the shell is correctly cleaned and filled so there is no further contamination to the earth.

This is far less invasive than oil tank removal and so has become a popular option for many. Property damage is minimal and with the right contractors it is a reliable and easy solution to a disused oil tank. It is worth noting, however, that full oil tank removal is the best long-term solution if it is a viable option. This is the case particularly when you are hoping to sell your property now or in the future.

Upon job completion we’ll provide you with a tank abandonment certificate

Please review Nassau County’s oil tank forms and regulations

In the case of abandonment, Oil Tank Removal Nassau County can be depended on to accomplish this safely an in line with official guidelines. When the job is finished, a certificate of abandonment will be issued to prove that the metal tank has been properly dealt with. This can be shown to future potential buyers.

• Foam-based oil tank abandonment

In the past thirty years, it has become more popular for oil tank abandonment to be achieved with Tripolymer Foam. This method is available in Nassau County and our team of technicians is experienced in using foam to finalize oil tank abandonment.

Before abandonment the oil tank will be meticulously cleaned of any remaining oil, sludge or water. This is a vital stage. Once cleaning is complete, a drying system is used to soak up any residues of oil.

The empty tank is then filled with the foam and all openings are sealed. The tank is then left completely unusable.

Using Tripolymer Foam is better for the environment and has less potential for damage than the traditional sand abandonment method, although we are expert in both ways.

• Sand-based oil tank abandonment

This might be the only option in some areas, and is a possibility for all tanks under 1,100 gallons in Nassau County. The procedure is extremely similar to oil tank abandonment using Tripolymer foam, albeit with different materials. The decommissioned oil tank is dug up and cut open, and then all residual contents are vacuumed out. The inside of the tank is next painstakingly cleared to ensure nothing is left in there. Finally it is filled with sand and all entry points are cleared out.

The tank is then complete unusable and will not cause any further contamination or damage. Both methods of oil tank abandonment can be carried out by our skilled team of technicians. Alternatively, we can help you with your new oil tank installation or oil tank removal. Call us today to find out what your options are.