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KJ Haul Away
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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Bockenstedt Excavating Inc
Founded in 2007, Bockenstedt Excavating has been a leading contributor to the Iowa City construction and demolition industry for more than 10 years. We are proud to provide our community with exceptional services, including oil tank removal. more
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BWC Excavating LLC
What began with a single truck has grown into a multi-city company with two separate divisions. We have offices in Solon, IA; Camanche, IA; and Columbus, NE. We offer full demolition and excavation services, including oil tank removal. 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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