Oil Tank Removal in Whitehall, NY

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MC Environmental Services

526 Queensbury Ave, Queensbury NY 12804

MC Environmental Services provides residential, commercial, and institutional customers with comprehensive environmental and demolition services, including oil tank removal.

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RJS Junk Removal

89 Sisson Road, South Glens Falls NY 12803

Looking for a junk removal and light demolition company to clean out your space, tear down small structures, and haul away your unwanted items? Whether you've got a few items or a big junk removal project, a shed to tear ...

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Batease Excavating Inc

71 Big Boom Rd, Queensbury NY 12804

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.

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 ...

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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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