Rhode Island Oil Tank Removal, Inspection & UST Contractors
Find contractors in Rhode Island for oil tank removal, underground storage tank inspection, fuel tank testing, decommissioning, and remediation.
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, request to be added to our directory.
Request to Be Listed →Rhode Island UST regulations are administered by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. For federal UST requirements, see the EPA Underground Storage Tank Program.
Underground Storage Tanks in Rhode Island
- Active regulated USTs
- 1,074
- Federally regulated tank systems registered as active, as of March 31, 2026
- Closed USTs
- 9,590
- Regulated tank systems closed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Leaks not yet cleaned up
- 135
- Confirmed petroleum releases not yet cleaned up, of 1,557 confirmed to date, as of March 31, 2026
- Homes heated with oil
- 25.4%
- 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 Rhode Island
Does Rhode Island require a licensed UST contractor?
Only for certain work. Rhode Island licenses tank tightness testers through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Installation, removal, and closure contractors are not licensed by the state.
Who regulates underground storage tanks in Rhode Island?
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management oversees underground storage tank regulations in Rhode Island. Federal requirements come from the EPA underground storage tank program.
How do I verify a UST contractor's credentials in Rhode Island?
For tank tightness testing work, confirm the credential directly with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. For other tank work, ask for proof of insurance, training records, and recent project references, since the state does not license those activities.