Oil Tank Removal in Birchwood, WI

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Twilight Trucking & Dirtwork Inc

Spooner, WI

If you're in need of demolition services in Spooner, WI, look no further than Twilight Trucking & Dirtwork Inc. We offer a stunning list of services, including commercial demolition, house demolition, garage demolition, deck removal, and more. We... more

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A-1 Plumbing & Excavating

Exeland, WI

A-1 Plumbing & Excavating is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving Sawyer County and surrounding areas for more than 45 years. We offer a stunning variety of services for all kinds of customers, including commercial demolition, excavation,... more

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Peterson Services of Rice Lake, LLC.

Rice Lake, WI

Peterson Services of Rice Lake, LLC. has been serving the Rice Lake, WI area for over 20 years. We offer a full range of outdoor services to those living throughout Northwest Wisconsin, including oil tank removal.  more

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Russ Thompson Excavating, Inc.

Ladysmith, WI

Russ Thompson Excavating, Inc. has proudly served the Northern Wisconsin areas of Rusk, Chippewa, Sawyer, Price, and Taylor Counties of Northwest Wisconsin for nearly 50 years. We offer quality demolition services, including oil tank removal. more

Tank Removal Tips for Birchwood, WI

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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