Mr. Excavation
Mr. Excavation is a local oil tank removal company servicing Bristol, CT and the surrounding areas and communities. Our demolition services have you covered from... more
Dedicated Service LLC
For over 20 years, Dedicated Service LLC has been providing oil tank removal services throughout the greater Madison, CT area. Our team is fast, safe, and... more
Dan Mackin Construction
Get expert demo & excavation services from Dan Mackin Construction. We were founded in 1998 and today have grown to offer a full suite of demolition services... more
Theroux Bros, Inc.
Theroux Bros, Inc. is a licensed and fully insured general contractor located in South Hadley and serving the Western Massachusetts area. With more than 25 years... more
Construction and Demolition Man LLC
Dedicated to oil tank removal, Construction and Demolition Man LLC has 25 years of industry experience. Safety and efficiency are our top priorities—reach out today... more
Associated Building Wreckers Inc
Associated Building Wreckers Inc (ABW) offers the highest quality demolition services available by safely executing state of the art equipment and hiring only the most... more
Primo Contracting Solutions LLC
Primo Contracting Solutions LLC is the top choice for oil tank removal throughout Bloomfield, CT and the surrounding communities. Our team of seasoned professionals can... more
Enterprise Home Improvement LLC
Enterprise Home Improvement LLC offers a wide range of demolition services in Waterbury, CT and the surrounding communities, including oil tank removal. We are proud... more
J Burniske Landscaping & Excavation LLC
J Burniske Landscaping & Excavation LLC is a landscaping, demolition, excavation, dumpster rental, and junk removal company. We communicate everything with each and every customer and... more
JDC Enterprises Inc
Count on the experts at JDC Enterprises, Inc. to get your fuel/oil tank or septic tank removed safely and in a timely manner. In... more
Ocean Trace Demolition
If you're in need of oil tank removal, Ocean Trace Demolition provides the solution you're looking for. We take pride in our timely and efficient... more
Woloshchuk Enterprises Inc.
If you're looking for the hardest working demo pros with years of experience in the Monson, MA area, Mike Woloshchuk and his team of professionals... 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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