Oregon Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Oregon for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Oregon 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 Oregon, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Oregon UST regulations are administered by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Oregon
- Active regulated USTs
- 5,420
- Federally regulated tank compartments registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 28,149
- Regulated tank compartments closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 749
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 8,001 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 1.2%
- 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 Oregon
Does Oregon require a licensed UST contractor?
Yes. Oregon requires contractors performing regulated underground storage tank work to hold a credential issued by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Oregon?
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality oversees underground storage tank regulations in Oregon. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Oregon?
Ask the contractor for their credential number and confirm it directly with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Also ask for proof of insurance appropriate for tank work.