Oil Tank Removal in Easton, NH

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P & R Excavating

172 Main St, Lancaster NH 03584

At P & R Excavating, there is no demolition project too big or too small for us to complete. Our team does it all, from large projects like commercial demolition to small jobs like oil tank removal, we have your back. 

North Country Recycling is well-equipped and experienced handling a broad range of demolition projects ranging from light residential work to complete commercial structural wrecking. We offer expertise in the removal of oil and fuel tanks, including excavation of underground tanks. ...

Tank Removal Tips for Easton, NH

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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