EZ Haulers
Get fast, safe, and affordable oil tank removal services with EZ Haulers. For over 20 years, we've been providing demolition and junk hauling services throughout Tacoma,... more
Salish Excavation & Trucking
Salish Excavation & Trucking offers professional oil tank removal services, known for their reliability, safety, and precision. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work and exceeding... more
Woodland Industries
Woodland Industries is proud to serve the greater Tacoma area and has been doing so for more than 15 years. We offer a wide range of... more
Langseth Environmental LLC
Langseth Environmental LLC can tackle demolition services of all sizes, including oil tank removal, interior demo, garage and shed demolition, pool removal, concrete removal, and... more
PM Trucking
PM Trucking specializes in hauling, junk removal, dumpster rental, and demolition services. Our team is always trustworthy and upfront about the work we provide, communicating... more
DSE Excavating
For all your residential and commercial demolition and excavating needs, look no further than DSE Excavating Inc. With more than 30 years of experience, we can... more
Mercer Island Construction
Mercer Island Construction is a family-owned, general contracting company in the Puget Sound region focusing on both commercial and residential demolition, including oil tank removal!... 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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