Oil Tank Removal in Youngsville, NY

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All Modes Debris Removal

Matamoras, PA

All Modes Debris Removal is a family-owned company that was founded in 2006 in New Jersey where we built an intermodal trucking company and later expanded into demolition and construction debris recovery. We now specialize in demolition and building deconstruction and... more

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Suburban Excavating

Otisville, NY

Suburban Excavating is a trusted resource for demolition services throughout the greater Middletown, NY area. We offer the most comprehensive services in the industry, like mobile home demolition, oil tank removal, pool removal, and more.  more

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M & K's Excavating of Liberty

Liberty, NY

M & K's Excavating of Liberty is proud to serve the community and nearby areas. We are committed to providing our customers with the results they want and the services they need at a price they can afford, including oil tank... more

Tank Removal Tips for Youngsville, NY

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What is the history of oil tanks?

  • 1859 — Oil is discovered and stored in wooden barrels.
  • Late 1800s — The first steel storage tanks are produced to keep valuable oil safe.
  • 1922 — First standards for steel storage tank safety are developed.
  • 1930s — Underground storage tanks are now the preferred storage method, opposed to the previously preferred above ground storage tanks.
  • 1960s — Tank owners grow more frustrated and more concerned with oil loss due to tank corrosion.
  • 1970s — Concerns begin to spread regarding the environmental impact of oil tank leaks.
  • 1988 — The EPA sets a deadline for upgrading underground tank systems, putting new tank regulations into place.
  • 1990s — Many begin closing and removing their tanks due to the widely known environmental and health risks.

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