Before starting to remove an old home heating oil tank, contact your local fire department to inquire about any permits and/or inspections required. Once emptied of all oil and oil residue, home heating oil tanks can and must be recycled as scrap metal. Be sure to cut a hole in the tank that is at least 12 inches square so the metal recycling facility staff can have a look inside to ensure the tank is empty. Go to Metal for a list of metal recycling facilities. You will need a permit from your local Fire Department to remove a buried oil tank. If the tank is unused or abandoned, any remaining heating oil should be removed by a qualified contractor and taken to an approved facility such as GFL Environmental for disposal.

SPILL RESPONSE 
Report a spill or home heating oil leak immediately: 
Emergency Management BC Emergency Response (24/7) 1-800-663-3456 
And your local non-emergency phone number of your local Fire Department 

Note: 2012 BC Fire Code, section 4.3.16 (1) says is that underground home heating oil tanks shall be removed, abandoned in place, disposed or temporary taken out of service in conformance with good engineering practices. Some local governments require full removal.

Only use new oil, never attempt to reuse oil that has been in your old tank or another tank. Water, sludge and bacteria in old oil can cause corrosion and leak, even in a new tank. 

Do not re-use home heating oil tanks because the tank may be compromised. It might look good on the outside, but could be corroded on the inside. Do not reuse the tank for any other purpose. Extra oil must be disposed of as hazardous waste, do not pour this oil down the drain. The company you purchased oil from or that is removing the tank may take back any un-used oil. Hartland accepts small residential quantities of home heating oil as household hazardous waste.

Contact facilities listed directly regarding restrictions and charges.