Removal and Disposal of Heating Oil, Gasoil and Diesel
Heating oil removal can be tricky when you’re unsure of how to remove it safely. It’s important that you’re aware that you shouldn’t remove an oil tank yourself – a job which should always be left to the professionals. We use professional equipment to pump it out, and take the correct precautions as prolonged heating oil fume exposure is hazardous.
We’re here to guide you on the safe removal and disposal of heating oil.
Can I Remove My Own Oil Tank?
In short: no! While you can deal with heating oil disposal yourself, you should always leave the removal of an oil tank to professionals such as LV Fuel Services.
An OFTEC-trained team – such as the team at LV – know the correct precautions that need to be taken when removing a domestic oil tank, which can be dangerous if attempted without the necessary experience and expertise.
How Do You Remove Heating Oil From A Tank?
To remove heating oil from a tank, you can use a siphon and the tank’s pump to unload waste heating oil. Industrial pumps are also available for quick and efficient removal. Heating oil can also be burnt off, however, we do not recommend this option, as it’s costly for your business and bad for the environment.
Can heating oil be pumped out?
Commercial heating oil can be pumped out. Again, because of the quantities involved and therefore the higher level of risk, a professional oil removal service should be enlisted to ensure its safe pumping out and total removal.
How Do I Dispose Of Heating Oil?
Heating oil can be recycled at your local household waste site. It’s best to check with ORA when it comes to the specifics, as there will be guidelines you need to follow.
Particularly in large quantities, never dump oil in water or on land – this is hazardous for the environment and will have unwelcome consequences.
How to Ensure Safe and Responsible Commercial Heating Oil Disposal
By following our tips for safe and responsible heating oil disposal, you can help to protect the environment and avoid potential legal penalties.
Contact us today to schedule your commercial heating oil removal and disposal service.
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Are Fumes From Heating Oil Dangerous?
For short-term exposure, no, heating oil fumes aren’t dangerous. They might make you feel slightly light-headed, so ensure the area you have the fuel in is well-ventilated at all times, and never stay around heating oil that isn’t sealed for too long to prevent fume inhalation.
The domestic removal of heating oil isn’t something to be undertaken lightly, which is why, here at LV Fuel Services, we’d always recommend giving us a call first. We have years of know-how and experience with domestic oil, so we’d be happy to help, and can give you a quote for our services, giving you peace of mind. Get in touch today to chat with our team.
LV Fuel Services can help
At LV Fuel Services, we provide all of the above options for commercial purposes. Businesses require the expert and safer removal of heating oil, which is why you should give us a call to find out how our heating oil removal professionals can help you.
Our prices are competitive and we’ll get to you in no time to ensure your oil tank and heating oil are ready to be used again.
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Frequently Asked Heating Oil Disposal Questions
How to dispose of heating oil sludge?
Heating oil sludge is hazardous waste and must be disposed of by a licensed waste professional or an authorised oil tank cleaning service. Never pour it down drains, onto the ground, or into household waste, as improper disposal can lead to serious environmental damage and fines.
How to dispose of old heating oil?
Any unwanted or degraded heating oil needs to be taken away by a specialist or fuel recovery service. Disposing of it yourself is illegal, and releasing it into drains, soil, or general waste can result in environmental harm and fines.
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