New Jersey Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in New Jersey for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
New Jersey 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 New Jersey, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →New Jersey UST regulations are administered by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in New Jersey
- Active regulated USTs
- 11,563
- Federally regulated tank compartments registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 71,830
- Regulated tank compartments closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 4,711
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 19,442 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 5.6%
- 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 New Jersey
Does New Jersey require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. New Jersey requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in New Jersey?
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection oversees underground storage tank regulations in New Jersey. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in New Jersey?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.