Scavo Solutions
Speak with the friendly experts at Scavo Solutions today for a free oil tank removal quote. Our team knows that each project is different and... more
Junk Removal Pros Plus
Need oil tank removal that won't break the bank? Get in touch with Junk Removal Pros Plus! We have been in the business for 25 years,... more
Hunter Davis Construction Inc
Hunter Davis Construction has been providing dependable demolition and land surveying since 2000. If you have an oil tank on your property that you need removed,... more
First Shell Demo and Junk Removal
We make tank removal simple and worry-free. Our team is dependable, arrives on schedule, and leaves your property neat and ready for the next step.... more
J’s and A’s Construction
Do you need oil tank removal? J’s and A’s Construction is here to help. Our crew is experienced, professional and committed to safely.... more
Robinson Landscape, LLC
Want oil tank removal that is safe, fast, and affordable? Let the expert demolition team at Robinson Landscape handle everything from proper permitting to land... more
Menzel’s Construction LLC
Committed to quality, Menzel’s Construction LLC is a family-run business specializing in oil tank removal services for residential and commercial clients. We tailor our... more
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC is here to service all of our friends and neighbors in the Lehigh Valley, PA area with our reliable demolition services,... more
360 Demolition & Excavating Company
360 Excavating & Demolition Company has over 20 years of experience and is fully licensed and insured with both liability and workers comp. We specialize in oil tank... more
D.M. Comer Excavating LLC
D.M. Comer Excavating LLC provides quality, reliable commercial and residential demolition services throughout the greater Lincoln University, PA area. We provide both interior and... more
JA Excavating
JA Excavating performs a wide range of demolition and junk removal services to meet our customers' needs, including oil tank removal. We are committed to... more
Standard Leasing Systems, Inc
Standard Leasing Systems, Inc. specializes in providing residential and commercial customers with dependable and high-quality services. We are competent in our field and know how... more
Steve's Bobcat Service
Serving the greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, Steve's Bobcat Service specializes in providing high-quality demolition and bobcat services. Our team works hard to provide outstanding services,... more
Empire Services
Knocking 'em down since 1955, Empire Services' team is professional and experienced. We are proud to provide the Reading, Pennsylvania area and surrounding communities with impeccable... 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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