What to do with massave amount of used oil?

LR Max, how about PM'ing me your buddie's info. You're absolutely right I don't know WTF I'm doing, but I do have somewhat of a level head on my shoulders. That's why I am taking this serious and doing as much research as I can. I know better than to do anything too stupid like hooking up the winch and going to town.:huggy:
My mom used to work for a safety equipment company up in Tennessee that would come out and dock a tank to see what's exactly in it. That may be the route I go after some initial investigations of my own now after hearing about all the degrees of used oil.
I just had a huge battle with Durham County and will do everything possible to keep their nosy asses out of this. (Very long story of it's own) They are viscious for money right now. All it took was a fence complaint for me to get bent over and driven home for around 3 grand. Needless to say my neighbor that called me in is in for much more. We stepped over the crazy 83 year old ladies septic mess to install the fence to begin with. After that episode, I held the Health Department Inspector's hand to turn her in. Then I heard how much of a health hazard that really was and wished I'd turned her in sooner.
And much appreciate the word! LR Max, expect some PM's come next week if you don't mind.
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I used to run a service station many years ago. We had leaky tanks and the owner had to replace. The problem is not that the oil eats the metal. The problem you face is how it was installed. The hole where it was installed has to be prepared properly. That includes something similar to a septic tank. A larger hole than needed, bottom full of gravel, then lined with sand. This is to drain the water from around it so it's not holding water to rust. Hard to tell how it was installed.
To pump it dry and remove it, will not be an easy task. You run the risk of it crumbling when you lift it out. If by some chance it is in good shape, and the contents is pure oil, then you have many options that has been discussed here already.
As far as using it to heat with, here's another option. Fishunt on this board, dad, used to redo old oil burner furnaces to run this stuff. Not sure if he still does, but I am sure it would be worth looking into.
 
Took a piece of pvc, slid it in and held my finger over it and then pulled it out and dumped into a bucket for a sample. It's about a third water. But the oil looked good. Of course water is on the bottom so there raises the risk of the tank rusting. I'm going to have it pumped and be done...
 
6BangBronk said:
Took a piece of pvc, slid it in and held my finger over it and then pulled it out and dumped into a bucket for a sample. It's about a third water. But the oil looked good. Of course water is on the bottom so there raises the risk of the tank rusting. I'm going to have it pumped and be done...
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If there is water in the tank, there is a significant probability of the tank leaking...probably a 60~75% chance it is leaking.

Since there is water in there, probably can't use the oil. Such is life. It'll have to be sucked outta there and disposed. Tank is probably shot as well if it has water in there. POSSIBLE chance of recouping some of it...but most likely not.

PM sent and feel free to PM me some moar but really the contact info in your PM box will be able to take care of you. He is very experienced.
 
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