Oil Tank Removal in Sheridan, TX

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All Out Junk & Debris Removal - Victoria

Victoria, TX

At All Out Junk & Debris Removal, we offer turn-key solutions to our commercial and residential clients in the Edna, TX area. Our experienced team can perform a variety of demolition services, including oil tank removal.  more

Tank Removal Tips for Sheridan, TX

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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