We provide expert oil tank removal, soil testing, and environmental remediation services, all delivered with full compliance to New Jersey and local Jersey City environmental regulations.
Our team brings years of experience helping both residential and commercial property owners manage outdated, leaking, or abandoned tanks. Whether you’re preparing to sell your property, conducting a due diligence inspection, or proactively replacing an aging tank, we offers trusted, efficient service every step of the way.
Jersey City, New Jersey, has a high number of heating oil tanks due to its historical reliance on oil for residential and industrial heating, coupled with its dense urban and industrial development. In the early to mid-20th century, before natural gas pipelines became widely available, oil-fired heating systems were the standard in the Northeast, leading to the installation of underground (UST) and above-ground (AST) oil tanks in countless homes, apartment buildings, and factories across Jersey City.
The city’s role as a major industrial hub, with activities like manufacturing and shipping, further increased the use of oil tanks for both heating and industrial processes. Older neighborhoods, many built during this era, still retain these systems, as the cost of converting to natural gas can be prohibitive, especially in lower-income or historic areas.
Additionally, undocumented or abandoned tanks, often left without proper records during property turnovers, contribute to the prevalence, as they are frequently discovered during real estate transactions or renovations, requiring compliance with strict NJDEP and Jersey City Building Department regulations. Some say Steve Rich Environmental has removed the most oil tanks in Jersey city.
Leaking oil tanks can lead to serious soil and groundwater pollution. Our team provides thorough environmental testing services designed to identify contamination and guide the appropriate remediation steps.
Protecting Jersey City’s environment — and your property’s value — is our top priority. Steve Rich Environmental brings both expertise and a commitment to thorough, responsible environmental solutions.
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Bayonne
Newark
West New York
Hoboken
North Bergen
Kearny
Union City
Elizabeth
Secaucus
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