Oil Tank Removal in Housatonic, MA

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C&M Carting Solutions LLC

Cornwall, CT

Based in West Cornwall, Connecticut, we are local, family owned, and operated! Our mission at C&M Carting Solutions is simple: to provide high-quality services for our valued clients. Our team goes above and beyond to cater to each project’... more

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Cedar Flow Excavating & Contracting

Chatham, NY

Cedar Flow Excavating & Contracting is an expert contractor that has been providing residential and commercial solutions to customers throughout the Hudson, NY area for 25 years. We offer some of the most comprehensive services in the area, including commercial... more

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Gary's Excavating Inc

Climax, NY

Gary's Excavating is a family-owned company that has been serving the community for more than 20 years. President and CEO, Gary Hillicoss, has more than 30 years of on the job experience. Our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in every... more

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Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking

Pittsfield, MA

Ray Robert Excavation & Trucking serves Pittsfield, Massachusetts and surrounding areas. We work hard to assist residential clients in all their demolition, excavating, and trucking needs. Get your free oil tank removal estimate today. more

Tank Removal Tips for Housatonic, MA

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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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