Oil Tank Removal in Claremont, SD

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B & B Contracting Inc.

Aberdeen, SD

When it comes to demolition, B & B Contracting Inc. offers the most competitive rates in the business. Our employees are experts at understanding the quickest and safest way to complete a variety of projects, including oil tank removal. more

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Wally's Skid Steer

Aberdeen, SD

For over a decade, Wally's Skid Steer has been providing a wide variety of demolition and excavation services throughout the greater Aberdeen, SD area. Our experience and commitment to customer satisfaction have kept our many satisfied customers loyal to us... more

Tank Removal Tips for Claremont, SD

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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