Removal of Tanks

Aboveground Tank - Removal

  1. Remove oil from tank
  2. Cut oil tank in half by removing top
  3. Remove sludge after squeegeeing
  4. Hand wipe inside of tank clean
  5. Remove tank (and fill and vent pipes if separate) and dispose at licensed facility
  6. Dispose of all waste oil, sludge, water, etc. at licensed facility
  7. Provide documentation for Number 6 above

Underground Tank - Removal

  1. Remove oil from tank
  2. Excavate tank
  3. Cut hole in tank of adequate size to permit cleaning
  4. Enter and squeegee tank
  5. Remove sludge
  6. Hand wipe inside of tank clean
  7. Remove tank (and fill and vent pipes if separate)
  8. Check tank for visible leaks or contaminated soil
  9. Backfill hole
  10. Dispose of tank at licensed facility
  11. Dispose of all waste oil, sludge, water, etc. at licensed facility
  12. Provide Documentation for Number 11 above

Underground Tank - Petrofill Foam

  1. Remove oil from tank
  2. Pour in oil absorbent material such as "Quick -Dry" through oil fill hole
  3. Pump in petrofill foam or cement slurry through oil fill hole and fill tank completely
  4. Remove fill pipe and vent pipe
  5. Dispose of all waste oil, sludge, etc. at licensed facility
  6. Provide documentation for Number 5 above

Underground Tank - Plastic Gravel, Cement Slurry, Flowable Fill

  1. Remove oil from tank
  2. Excavate top of tank
  3. Cut hole in tank of adequate size to permit cleaning
  4. Enter and squeegee tank
  5. Remove sludge
  6. Hand wipe inside of tank
  7. Blow in plastic gravel or fill material
  8. Replace tank cover and seal openings
  9. Remove fill and vent pipes and seal openings
  10. Backfill hole
  11. Dispose of waste oil, sludge, water, etc, at licensed facility
  12. Provide documentation for Number 11 above

Underground Tank-Sand or Pea Gravel

  1. Remove oil from tank
  2. Excavate top of tank
  3. Cut hole in tank of adequate size to permit cleaning
  4. Enter and squeegee tank
  5. Remove sludge
  6. Hand wipe inside of tank
  7. Fill tank with sand or pea gravel
  8. Replace tank cover or dispose of at a licensed facility
  9. Remove fill and vent pipes
  10. Backfill hole
  11. Dispose of waste oil, sludge, water, etc. at licensed facility
  12. Provide documentation for Number 11 above