Oil Tank Removal in Belle Plaine, IA

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MD Construction Inc

1322 HWY E-27, Garwin IA 50632

Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition, construction, and excavating services, as well as many others. Our team is experienced and we are committed to providing our customers with the results they want ...

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KJ Haul Away

508 Fairfax Rd, Fairfax IA 52228

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 ...

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Pickering Backhoe Service

6944 18th Ave, Keystone IA 52249

Pickering Backhoe Service is your go-to source for backhoe services of all types, including oil tank removal. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise, integrity, and customer-driven services. Contact us today to learn more!

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Scott Excavating

3260 59th St Trl, Vinton IA 52349

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 ...

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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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