Sylvan Waste Management
Oil tank removal is a safe and fast project when you hire the pros at Sylvan Waste Management. Our years of experience and training have... more
C & S Unlimited
At C & S Unlimited, we take the time and attention to make sure that your demolition project goes smoothly from start to finish. We are... more
Vital Remodeling and Demolition
Vital Remodeling and Demolition is a leading provider of demolition services throughout the region with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Our team consists... more
Klein Demolition
Klein Demolition is a family business operated by father and son. We have great equipment and great employees. We started as a pile driving company... more
James Bourgeois Contractor Inc
Trust the demolition experts at James Bourgeois Contractor Inc. to complete your oil tank removal project without the hassle. Founded in 1989, we’re one of... more
LMB Services LLC
LMB Services LLC is a full service demolition contractor servicing Belle Chasse, LA and the surrounding areas. With an impressive fleet of trucks and heavy... more
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling New Orleans
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling of New Orleans is a veteran-owned company who only employs veterans. We have a heartfelt desire to help our community, providing... more
Mooovable Dumpsters
When you reach out to Mooovable Demolition, you'll be in contact with real, live, local people who will work with you to provide the right... more
Dumpsters Lynn Romero Trucking LLC
Dumpsters Lynn Romero Trucking LLC specializes in oil field transportation, waste disposal, and heavy-duty trucking, while also offering top of the line demolition services. We... more
Harvey Honoré Enterprises, LLC
Harvey Honoré Enterprises, LLC offers a wide range of construction products and services. Whether you’re in need of demolition for commercial projects or&... more
Bayou Blue Soil Company
Serving New Orleans and surrounding communities in Louisiana, Bayou Blue Soil Company is proud to provide exceptional services, including demolition, land clearing, soil, and... more
KMT Services 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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