UST REMOVAL & DECOMMISSIONING
Safe extraction and closure of underground storage tanks in compliance with state and federal requirements
Safe, compliant and fully documented UST and AST tank removal services across upstate New York.
Contact UsWhen a storage tank reaches the end of its life — or becomes a liability — you need a team that knows how to remove it safely, compliantly, and without leaving problems behind. Momentum Environmental provides professional underground storage tank (UST) and above ground storage tank (AST) removal services for residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout upstate New York.
Contact UsWhether you’re dealing with a decommissioned heating oil tank, an aging fuel storage system, or a tank flagged during a property transaction, we handle the entire process from excavation to disposal to regulatory documentation.

Safe extraction and closure of underground storage tanks in compliance with state and federal requirements
Dismantling of above-ground storage tanks with licensed disposal of tanks and residual contents
Removal of indoor, outdoor, and buried heating oil tanks for residential and commercial properties
Pre-sale and pre-purchase tank removal to clear contingencies and keep closings on schedule
Rapid response for leaks, ruptures, and active regulatory violations requiring immediate removal
Soil sampling and site evaluation following tank removal to confirm subsurface conditions
Excavation and offsite disposal of petroleum-impacted soils through licensed facilities
Permit coordination and regulatory documentation managed from project start to closeout
Preparation and submission of tank closure reports for NYSDEC and local agency review

An aging or abandoned storage tank is more than an eyesore, it’s an environmental and financial risk. Leaking tanks can contaminate soil and groundwater, expose property owners to significant liability, and complicate or kill real estate transactions. In many cases, the cost of early removal is a fraction of what remediation costs if a release goes undetected.
Momentum Environmental helps property owners, businesses, and municipalities get ahead of these risks with efficient, fully documented tank removal that meets state and federal regulatory agency standards.
No two tank removals are identical, but our process follows a consistent, compliance-first approach:
If contamination is discovered during removal, our remediation team is already on-site and ready to respond. You won’t need to find a second contractor.
Liquid, sludge, and slurry removal with high-capacity vacuum trucks for industrial, commercial, and municipal sites.
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Soil and groundwater cleanup, contaminant removal, and site recovery for impacted industrial and commercial properties.
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Profiling, packaging, transport, and disposal of regulated waste streams.
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Final grading, capping, vegetation, and turnover after remediation or demolition.
Momentum Environmental provides tank removal services across upstate New York — from the Southern Tier and Western New York to the Capital Region, Mohawk Valley, and the Finger Lakes. Our team operates from multiple locations to provide responsive service when and where you need it.
Don’t let an aging or abandoned tank become a bigger problem. Contact Momentum Environmental today to discuss your project, get answers to your questions, or schedule a site assessment.