Oil Tank Removal in Annapolis, IL

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Home & Hauling Solutions LLC

Terre Haute, IN

At Home & Hauling Solutions LLC, residents throughout the Terre Haute, IN area turn to us for all of their residential demolition needs, including barn demolition, interior demolition, pool removal, oil tank removal, and much more.  more

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Mitchell's Backhoe Service

Palestine, IL

Mitchell's Backhoe Service offers the greater Robinson, Illinois area quality demolition and site preparation services. We are the ones customers turn to when they need reliable and professional barn demolition, oil tank removal, and more. more

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D.E. Shew Excavating

Sullivan, IN

Located in Sullivan and serving Terra Haute, Indiana, D.E. Shew Excavating is a small family-owned business that specializes in excavating and demolition services. We take immense pride in serving our community. more

Tank Removal Tips for Annapolis, IL

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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