Oil Tank Removal in Yoakum, TX

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All Out Junk & Debris Removal - Victoria

Victoria, TX

At All Out Junk & Debris Removal, we offer turn-key solutions to our commercial and residential clients in the Edna, TX area. Our experienced team can perform a variety of demolition services, including oil tank removal.  more

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Axis Demolition & Excavating

Victoria, TX

Axis Demolition & Excavating is the Victoria, Texas area's leading source for high-quality demolition and excavating services. Our staff is committed to providing total customer satisfaction, from the first phone call to project completion. We are the... more

Tank Removal Tips for Yoakum, TX

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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