Oil Tank Removal in Albuquerque, NM

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H.G. General Contractors LLC

2902 San Ygnacio Rd SW, Albuquerque NM 87121

H.G. General Contractors LLC is a family owned and operated company. We are licensed, bonded, and insured in the city of Albuquerque and state of New Mexico (State Of New Mexico classifications GB98 & GA01). We specialize in a variety ...

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Pioneer Excavating

3917 Donald Rd SW, Albuquerque NM 87105

Since 1977, Pioneer Excavating has been the company residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Albuquerque, NM turn to when they need the best services at the best prices. Our primary focus is on our customers’ needs and completing the job safely. ...

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Rocky Mountain Excavatin

3620 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87111

Rocky Mountain Excavating is proud to be a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB). As a diversified company, we offer a wide range of personalized and professional services, including oil tank removal.

Tank Removal Tips for Albuquerque, NM

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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