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TradeMark Demolition Services
TradeMark Demolition Services specializes in oil tank removal and a wide range of other demolition services. We have the equipment and expertise to remove oil tanks quickly and safely. more
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Carbone Excavating
Serving all of Albany, New York and surrounding communities, Carbone Excavating works tirelessly to meet the needs of both residential and commercial customers. Our team is committed to excellent workmanship, superior customer service, and fair prices. When... more
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Batease Excavating Inc
Located in Queensbury and serving the greater Glens Falls, New York area, Batease Excavating Inc offers dynamic demolition services, including mobile home demolition, oil tank removal, interior demolition, and more. more
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MC Environmental Services
MC Environmental Services provides residential, commercial, and institutional customers with comprehensive environmental and demolition services, including oil tank removal. more
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ML Contracting & Excavating
Accredited by the Better Business Bureau since 2012, ML Contracting & Excavating maintains an A+ rating. We specialize in residential and commercial excavating services, but as a full-service contractor, we also perform a wide range of other services to meet the... more
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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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