A to Z Guide: Oil Tanks

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Before you bring the tank to the District Transfer Station, you must remove any remaining liquid or sludge, which you can bring to the HazWaste Center for disposal.  Metal tanks that are properly cleaned are accepted as scrap metal.  The District requires that an opening must be cut into the tank (if the tank was not manufactured with such an opening) to enable our Transfer Station Operators to easily inspect the inside of the tank to be sure that it is completely empty of any liquids or sludge.  The opening must be large enough to permit easy inspection of the entire tank.

Note:  Simply pumping out the tank is not acceptable.  The tank must be cut and cleaned.  Persons wishing to dispose of fuel storage tanks should contact our office (388-2333) for more information.  The District will reject any tank that is deemed to have been inadequately cleaned or prepared for disposal.

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Due to health and safety risks associated with petroleum fumes, only trained professionals familiar with the necessary safety precautions should attempt to cut or clean a fuel tank.  If you have any questions or concerns about preparing a fuel tank for disposal, please contact your local fuel supplier for more information.