Hindman Enterprises LLC
For more than a decade, Hindman Enterprises LLC has been dedicated to providing top-notch oil tank removal and demolition services to residential and commercial clients... more
Junk-Ez Co
Junk-Ez Co is a full service demolition company based out of Fairfax, VA and serving Northern Virginia to Maryland. We'll tear down and haul away... more
Paramount Dumpster Rentals
Founded in 1999, Paramount Property Services LLC is a family-owned and operated company. We have the experience and the expertise needed to accomplish various projects, including... more
Aaron's Towing LLC
Aaron's Towing LLC is a family-owned business has been providing oil tank removal services to Warrenton, VA and the surrounding areas for over a decade!... more
JT's Junk & Trash Removal LLC
At JT's Junk & Trash Removal LLC, we are dedicated to offering top-notch residential demolition services, handling every project with precision and care. Our commitment to... more
Weaver Works Inc
Fully insured and bonded, Weaver Works, Inc. was founded in 1983 and has been offering superior services for more than 30 years. Our specialties include excavation, site... more
Drainfield Solutions
Drainfield Solutions offers exceptional services to Ruther Glen, Virginia and surrounding communities. We are here to serve you in every capacity, providing excellent customer... more
A & A Construction Services, Inc
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Poorville Roll-Off
Poorville Roll-Off is a family run business located in Reva, VA. From commercial structural demolition to residential interior demolition, we offer a variety of demo... 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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