Oil Tank Removal in Lewiston, NY

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Junk Escape & Demolition

877 George Urban Blvd, Cheektowaga NY 14225

At Junk Escape & Demolition, we will demolish anything needed inside or outside a residence, including oil tanks! We work with banks, realtors, contractors, and homeowners to meet all their interior and exterior demo needs. Need a quick estimate? Send us ...

At Total Wrecking & Environmental, LLC, they have years of experience and have demolished thousands of buildings to date. We can deliver a complete package of services for all types of structures.

Gardner & Sons Asphalt Construction specializes in just that: asphalt. We are the top paving and seal coating company in the area and we stand behind that statement. We typically find our leads through word of mouth and references. We ...

Sam Long’s Landscaping/Excavating Inc. offers professional oil tank removals for homeowners, commercial businesses, contractors, and municipal clients. We strive to remove oil tanks safely and with a focus on a pristine final job site.

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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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