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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Garita, NM - April 2026

Kades Kleanup LLC

Santa Fe, NM

Light demolition, junk removal and hauling are specialties of our friendly crew. We work hard and fast on every project we undertake. Our team utilizes... more

KK

Easy Load NM Junk Removal

Santa Fe, NM

We offer light demolition, removal, and hauling of anything you want removed. We have over 18 years of experience and we handle everything for you, ensuring... more

EL

Tank Removal Tips for Garita, NM

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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