Old Tanks Are a Risk — Let’s Deal With Them Safely

Tanks that store fuel, oil, or hazardous materials can become a liability if left unmanaged. Whether you’re decommissioning a site, replacing a damaged tank, or clearing out sludge and residue, we help clients avoid:

• Fire or environmental risks from leftover residues

• Leaks, contamination, and enforcement action from the EA

• Hazardous vapours posing danger to site workers or the public

• Delays to site handovers or redevelopment plans

• Non-compliance with waste regulations or storage guidance

• Excess storage charges from waste management providers

At Eighty Eight, our full-service tank solution includes:

• Tank Emptying – fast, safe removal of residual contents including fuel, oil, water, and chemical mixtures

• Tank Cleaning – internal tank cleaning using safe entry protocols, PPE, and confined space equipment where required

• Tank Removal – full decommissioning, uplift, and safe disposal or recycling of steel and

• plastic tanks

• Waste Disposal – licensed transport and disposal of sludge, washings, and waste liquids

• Paperwork – consignment notes, waste transfer notes, and DGSA oversight for total compliance

• Emergency Call-Outs – available 24/7 for urgent tank issues, leaks, or fuel contamination

We Empty, Clean & Remove Tanks For:

• Fuel and oil tanks at depots, farms, and industrial estates

• Redundant or damaged tanks at void properties

• Construction and demolition sites

• Chemical and liquid storage facilities

• Underground or bunded tanks being decommissioned

• Businesses switching from oil to electric or gas systems

Why Choose Eighty Eight?

• Over 20 years of experience in hazardous waste and tank handling

• ADR-trained drivers and compliant transport for liquid waste

• In-house DGSA to ensure regulatory and environmental compliance

• Confined space entry and working-at-height trained operatives

• Trusted across the West Midlands by industry, agriculture, and local authorities

  
  

Areas We Cover

We provide tank emptying, cleaning, and removal across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham, and all surrounding West Midlands areas.

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