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Allcock Excavation

Hobe Sound, FL

Oil tank removal requires experience, the right equipment, professionalism, and attention to detail. Allcock Excavation offers just that. If you're looking to have your above... more

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Red Monkey Hauling Services

Greenacres, FL
  • Concrete Removal
  • Interior Demolition
  • Structures
  • Family owned and operated
  • Great customer service
  • Free quotes

Oil tank removal doesn’t have to be complicated. With Red Monkey Hauling Services, a family-owned business, you get quick, reliable service tailored to your... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Montura, FL

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.