Orchid Recycling Services
Speak with the friendly professionals at Orchid Recycling Services regarding your oil tank removal project. With 40 years of environmental cleanup experience, we have established a... more
J&M Demolition
For over 15 years, the experts at J&M Demolition have been honing their skills in the demolition industry. We are a family and veteran-owned company... more
B & J Transfer
B & J Transfer is proud to provide the Manchester, Kentucky area with reliable light demolition services. Our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in every... more
Mary's Demolition & Cleaning Service
When you need demolition services that make your life easier, call Mary's Demolition & Cleaning Service. We can remove a wide variety of different commercial and... more
Morrison Excavation & Land Improvement
Family owned and fully-Insured, Morrison Excavation & Land Improvement is a small business providing a wide range of services, including oil tank removal. Our team is... more
Meadowbrook Concrete
At Meadowbrook Concrete, we strive to provide top-quality concrete, demolition, and excavation services with a skilled team and state-of-the-art technology. Our commitment is to deliver... more
Coursin Construction
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Innovative Demolition Service, LLC
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Diversified Demolition
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R. Maynard Excavating & Construction, LLC
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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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