{"id":1128,"date":"2015-06-15T22:40:22","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T05:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/blog\/?p=1128"},"modified":"2020-05-20T12:28:45","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T12:28:45","slug":"oil-tank-removal-in-vancouver-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wctankrecovery.ca\/blog\/oil-tank-removal-in-vancouver-is-it-worth-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Oil Tank Removal In Vancouver \u2013 Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Some of the provincial laws in British Columbia can make little sense in our modern world. A lot of them seem archaic and inconvenient and don\u2019t fall in line with modern life in a city like Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">One such law is the removal of Residential Underground Storage Tanks (RUSTs). These are oil tanks that were previously used for heating residential properties, before natural gas became the main fuel source in Vancouver and the rest of British Columbia. When this happened, the old oil tanks were buried underground to keep them out of the way and out of sight. This seemed like a good idea at the time but we have since learnt that it can have not so good consequences for the environment surrounding it.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Since the issue of environmental damage has become an issue, the government of British Columbia has made it the law that owners of a property must have the tank removed. So, yes, availing yourself of oil tank removal in Vancouver is worth it, especially since not getting an oil tank removal services in Vancouver is against the law. Irritatingly, it is the current property owner who has to remove it, even if you didn\u2019t know it was there when you bought the property and, if you are planning on selling your property, then oil tank removal in Vancouver is essential. You will not find a buyer who will be willing to take on an oil tank, not matter how good the property is, as it is against the law.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is also worth availing yourself of oil tank removal in Vancouver in terms of the environment. Oil tanks were emptied before they were buried but there is always the possibility of some residual liquid being left in them and leaking into the soil over time. Having the oil leak into the soil can damage the ecosystem around it, have an unsightly effect on your garden and it could also harm your neighbour\u2019s property. As Canadians are noted for being so environmentally conscious, you should think of it as extremely worthwhile to get an oil tank removal in Vancouver.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So as you can see, an oil tank removal in Vancouver is absolutely worthwhile. You will be helping repair or prevent environmental damage and you will be adding value to a previously unsellable property.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 0.85; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 132px; left: 20px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some of the provincial laws in British Columbia can make little sense in our modern world. 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