Trash Out Pros
Reach out to Trash Out Pros today for a complimentary oil tank removal estimate. We offer local, reliable, professional services, regardless of the project size. more
LJ Excavation
LJ Excavation specializes in excavation and demolition, as well debris and junk removal, commercial waste management, and so much more. Our team of professionals works... more
Lehman Excavating LLC
Based out of Wautoma, Wisconsin, Lehman Excavating LLC delivers affordable commercial and residential demolition services. Our trained contractors can remove swimming pools and large amounts... more
Kelley Sand & Gravel Inc
Residential and commercial clients throughout Waushara County turn to Kelley Sand & Gravel Inc for all of their excavation and asphalt needs. Our family-owned... more
J R's Dirt Works, LLC
Commercial and residential clients from all over Portage County, WI come to J R's Dirt Works, LLC to handle their demolition, excavation, and trucking... more
Faulks Bros Construction Inc
For more than 70 years, Faulks Bros. Construction has been serving Central Wisconsin’s homeowners and business owners. We’re the best at what we do,... more
Weichelt Trucking & Excavating
At Weichelt Trucking & Excavating, we’re proud to offer quality demolition and waste hauling services at competitive rates for our customers in and around... more
Hanson Sanitation & Excavating Inc
Hanson Sanitation & Excavating Inc are specialists in all aspects of demolition, including oil tank removal. Our experience in the field and our fleet of equipment... more
Fahrner Excavating Inc
Fahrner Excavating takes great pride in the high-quality oil tank removal work we provide and the customer relationships we have built. As a family owned... more
Bassuener Trucking & Excavating, LLC
Established in 1945, Bassuener Trucking & Excavating has been serving homeowners and business owners for more than 70 years. Their services include demolition, excavating, landscaping, roll-off dumpster rentals,... more
Tito Excavating
At Tito Excavating, our reputation is built on customer satisfaction and repeat business. We are proud to have served Central Wisconsin since 1986. As a... 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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