MB Demolition
Get a free oil tank removal from the experts at MB Demolition. Our crew is committed to providing total customer satisfaction and are all highly... more
Talton Construction Services
Talton Construction Services is a reliable family-owned and operated demo business with over 40 years of experience! When you need oil tank removal, our crew is... more
Seabrooke Demolition
Seabrooke Demolition offers a wide range of demolition services, including manual deconstruction and mechanical equipment demolition. Our team can demolish a variety of structures and... more
Cromers Trucking & Contracting LLC
Cromers Trucking & Contracting LLC specializes in demolition throughout Columbia, SC and the surrounding communities. We can take care of projects of all sizes, including oil... more
Praying Hands Demolitions
Since 2011, Praying Hands Demolition has been offering comprehensive demolition services to the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. We can handle... more
Wengerd Trucking & Excavating Co
Wengerd Trucking & Excavating Co is an experienced and adaptable company offering a variety of excavating and demolition services, as well as trucking and hauling. We... more
Chaplin & Sons Clearing & Demolition
Chaplin & Sons Clearing & Demolition is a family owned and operated business that strives to provide on-time service and a safe job site. We... more
Riggs Home Repairs LLC
At Riggs Home Repairs LLC, we take pride in our prompt response times and quality work ethic. As a small local business, we work hard... more
Tuten Land Clearing
At Tuten Land Clearing, our team is comprised of highly trained and experienced individuals committed to completing demolition projects safely and efficiently. We approach projects... more
Eagle Excavating
Since 1992, Eagle Excavating has been serving Lexington, SC and nearby communities. We take great pride in serving the homeowners and business owners in our area,... more
T&M Trucking and Land Services
T&M Trucking and Land Services provides Lexington, Calhoun, Orangeburg, and Richland Counties of South Carolina with safe and efficient demolition services. For nearly 15 years,... more
Miller's Install and Handy Services
Miller's Install and Handy Services is proud to serve Nichols, South Carolina and surrounding communities. We specialize in a variety of handy services, including junk... 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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