UST and AST Decommissioning

Leaking underground and above ground storage tanks can be a costly liability for many owners. While regulations vary from  province to province, all abandoned USTs in Ontario must be re-instated with upgrades or decommissioned. Furthermore, if a UST  has been out of use for a period greater than two years and there are no plans for use, it must be decommissioned and any  contaminated soil surrounding the UST removed and disposed of in accordance with the regulations.

Tri-Phase has removed hundreds of storage tanks in its 12 years of business, containing both hazardous and non-hazardous  fuels and/or chemicals. We are a TSSA licensed PM-2 contractor, a designation that is required by law to  remove tanks. In  addition to removal and disposal of tanks and associated piping, we excavate and dispose of any contaminated soil surrounding  the tank and restore the site to its original condition. We will also arrange and complete all administrative requirements set forth  by the regulatory agencies governing tank removal and waste disposal.

Removing tanks is not a simple task; you need a licensed and experienced contractor to perform the work. Depending on the  location of the tank (i.e. proximity to sidewalks, buried utility lines, etc.), bracing or shoring may be required. Accordingly, we  implement and execute a site specific health and safety and work plan that outlines the exact procedures that need to be  followed due to the sensitive nature of the work.

Please visit our Articles section for more details regarding the laws and regulations of owning and removing underground  storage tanks.