Oil Tank Removal in St Marys, OH

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Eagle Site Services LLC

Bluffton, OH

Eagle Site Services LLC is a small, family-owned and operated company offering interior and exterior demolition work for both residential and commercial properties. Speak with a member of our team today to learn more! more

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Jeff Topp Excavating LLC

New Bremen, OH

Jeff Topp Excavating LLC specializes in high-quality demolition and excavating services. We work hard to meet customers' needs no matter how big or small they may be. To learn more about our services or to get a free estimate, reach... more

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Donald & Linda Kahlig

Fort Recovery, OH

Donald & Linda Kahlig provide the Celina, Ohio area with a wide range of services, including junk removal and light demolition. We have performed a wide variety of jobs, satisfying countless customers along the way. We... more

Tank Removal Tips for St Marys, OH

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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