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Heavy Haulers
Orange Park, FL
When you're in need of structural and interior demolition throughout Orange Park, FL and the surrounding areas, Heavy Haulers is the crew to call. We... more
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Beaches Tree Service
Jacksonville, FL
If you’re in the greater Atlantic Beach, FL area, we’ve got the solution to your next project’s needs, no matter how big... more
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Shaw's Land Clearing LLC
Jacksonville, FL
At Shaw’s Land Clearing, LLC, we work hard to be the company homeowners and business owners turn to when they need high-quality services they... more
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MLA Solutions LLC
Hilliard, FL
MLA Solutions LLC provides oil tank removal services in Hilliard, FL and the surrounding areas. We make hiring us an easy choice by providing straight-forward,... 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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