Oil Tank Removal in Dunkerton, IA

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Jorgensen Solutions LLC

Dunkerton, IA

At Jorgensen Solutions, our crew will complete your oil tank removal project start to finish, including obtaining any necessary permits all the way to final cleanup and disposal. Call us today for a free estimate! more

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KJ Haul Away

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Fairfax, IA

Locally-owned and operated by Kyle Ugarph, KJ Haul Away offers exceptional oil tank removal services to residential customers throughout the greater Cedar Rapids, IA area. Through our experiences as a career firefighter and veteran of the Marine Corps, our ability... more

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Lehman Trucking & Excavating

Waterloo, IA

Lehman Trucking & Excavating offers a wide range of services to meet your demolition and excavation needs. They can demolish homes, office buildings, pools, and more. They also offer dump truck and grading services. more

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Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD

Independence, IA

Rasmussen Drainage Service has been recognized as a leader in the site preparation field and has been for more than 44 years. With a highly-trained team of professionals, they’re able to tackle demolition, construction, excavating, remodeling, utilities, and more. more

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Recker Excavating

Lamont, IA

Dedicated to bringing customers like you dependable solutions for all your excavating and demolition needs, Recker Excavating LLC is ready to get their hands dirty. Serving Lamont, IA and nearby communities, they are committed to providing total satisfaction. more

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Royal Services, LLC

Waterloo, IA

Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal, barn demolition, shed demolition, and so much more. Contact us today for a free quote! more

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Scott Excavating

Vinton, IA

Serving Vinton, IA and nearby areas, Scott Excavating, LLC offers an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and work diligently to provide the level of service customers have come to expect from us. When we perform oil tank removals, we focus... more

Tank Removal Tips for Dunkerton, IA

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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