Massachusetts Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Massachusetts for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Massachusetts Oil Tank Removal, Fuel Tank Inspection & UST Contractors
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If you provide oil tank removal, UST inspection, testing, or related services in Massachusetts, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Massachusetts UST regulations are administered by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Massachusetts
- Active regulated USTs
- 7,948
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 29,225
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 250
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 6,803 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 20.2%
- Share of occupied homes whose main heating fuel is fuel oil, kerosene or similar, 2024 estimate
Home heating oil tanks are exempt from the federal UST rules and are not in the EPA counts.
Sources: EPA, UST Performance Measures, Mid-Year FY 2026; U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates, table B25040 (House Heating Fuel).
Common Questions About UST Contractors in Massachusetts
Does Massachusetts require a licensed UST contractor?
Only for certain work. Massachusetts certifies UST third-party inspectors through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Installation, removal, and closure contractors are not separately licensed by the state.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection oversees underground storage tank regulations in Massachusetts. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Massachusetts?
For third-party inspection work, confirm the credential directly with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. For other tank work, ask for proof of insurance, training records, and recent project references, since the state does not license those activities.