Oil Tank Removal in Clearfield, UT

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B&S Demolition And Junk Removal

Roy, UT

B&S Demolition And Junk Removal provides a wide range of demolition services throughout the greater Roy, UT. Our waste residential and commercial demo services cover a wide range of projects, including oil tank removal. Speak with us today for... more

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Grant Mackay

Salt Lake City, UT

Grant Mackay Demolition Company began in 1947 and, since then, has grown to become the largest demolition contractor in the mountain west. They specialize in interior demolitions and strip outs. more

Tank Removal Tips for Clearfield, UT

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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