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Corbett Clearing & Demolition LLC
Established in 2006, Corbett Clearing & Demolition LLC serves the Raleigh and Greenville, North Carolina areas with residential and commercial demolition, concrete removal, and excavation. Outstanding customer service, safety, and complete attention to the needs of our clients is our... more
G & T Landscaping Service
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DSR Trucking & Site Development
DSR Trucking & Site Development is based in Clayton, North Carolina and serves residential and commercial customers throughout Raleigh and surrounding areas. We specialize in the demolition of residential and commercial properties, including oil tanks, houses, and more. more
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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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