All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Laurel, IA - August 2026
Brian Davis Construction LLC
Brian Davis Construction focuses the core of our business on strong work ethic, professionalism, and the highest level of safety. We are qualified contractors that... more
Dave's Dozing & Excavating
Dave's Dozing & Excavating's work includes demolition of all shapes and sizes. We specialize in concrete removal, including slabs, footings, block, or poured walls. However, we... more
Jorgensen Solutions LLC
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... more
McDowell & Sons Contractors
As third-generation family operators, we deliver dependable waste management and site preparation services across Iowa Falls and surrounding communities. Whether managing roll-off dumpster rentals for... 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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