What is done to empty an oil tank (before removing the tank)? Are there specialists who do this and if so, where can they be found, what are they called, how do you judge them, how much do they charge…? If my neighbor still uses oil, is it possible to pump the oil into their tank (if they have room? One suggestion someone made was to just run the tank empty by running the boiler – is this safe? Thanks


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  1. I believe the company you hire will pay you for the oil they pump out, except for some on the bottom which would probably be sludge.

  2. There are specialists who remove oil tanks — and it’s a very messy job. We switched from oil to gas, using keyspan’s free boiler offer (for multifamily homes). We had a practicallly full oil tank which they pumped out and yes, gave some to our neighbor. The work was done by a company arranged through the plumbing contractor who installed the new gas boiler as part of the whole deal. I assume that is what’s commonly done if you are getting a new boiler.

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