Foothills Recycling & Demolition
Foothills Recycling & Demolition specializes in providing top-notch demolition, forestry mulching, and metal recycling services. Our crew works hard to exceed customer expectations and provide the... more
Maffucci and Son
Maffucci and Son is a locally-owned and operated demolition company servicing the greater Mineral Springs, NC area. We offer full-service residential and commercial demolition services... more
Detailed Demolition
Licensed and insured, the safety-conscious demolition expert at Detailed Demolition have the equipment and experience to safely and efficiently execute oil tank removal projects of... more
B Daniels Corp
B Daniels Corp was founded in 2020. After working for other companies, our owner realized that he could do the same work but take better care... more
Finishline Demolition
Licensed and insured, Finishline Carting is a full-service demolition and masonry contractor providing top-notch services to the greater West Babylon, NY area. We offer cost-efficient... more
Pedulla Excavating
Pedulla Excavating and Paving, Inc. is a family owned and operated company serving communities throughout New York since 1980. We possess the hands-on... more
Haul It Now Trailers
If you're in need of demolition services in Concord, NC or the surrounding areas, look no further than Haul It Now Trailers. Our staff and... more
Ty-Co Grading & Hauling
Ty-Co specializes in comprehensive grading, excavating, demolition, and hauling services. We believe in solid work ethic, meticulousness, and attention to detail. To learn more or... more
Riverfront Group, LLC
Serving our community since 2019, we deliver high-quality service in all areas of our work, from oil tank removal to other commercial and residential projects. Reach... more
Wolverine Excavation LLC
Dedicated to our customers, Wolverine Excavation LLC works to provide top-quality results every time. Request a free oil tank removal quote or give us a... more
Brush Busters of Blue Ridge
Brush Busters, based in Ashe County, NC, offers top-tier oil tank removal and site preparation services. Our team serves North Carolina, Virginia, and parts of... more
AB Hogging & Excavation
AB Hogging & Excavation is your go-to provider for excavation, demolition, bush hogging, land clearing, and oil tank removal in Ferguson, NC. Contact us today for... 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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