B&H Demolition LLC
Trust B&H Demolition LLC for all your oil tank removal needs in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Our team is safe, efficient, and dedicated... more
Liberty Property Management LLC
Liberty Property Managment LLC is a family owned and operated company with more than 25 years of experience. We serve the entire Chicagoland area (outside the... more
MidWest Wrecking Co
Since 1952, Midwest Wrecking Company has demolished thousands of single family homes throughout the greater Chicagoland area. We have performed complete demolitions of large manufacturing plants,... more
MBR Wrecking Inc.
MBR Wrecking is a highly qualified, extensively trained, fully licensed and insured demolition contractor. With our vast network of skilled operators we can handle any... more
Royal Demolition LLC
Royal Demolition LLC has been providing the Northlake, IL area with expert demolition services for over a decade. Our work is consistent and well done,... more
GDI Land Management
GDI Land Management is a small, locally-owned and operated business that services the Will County area and surrounding towns. We own a fleet of cutting-edge... more
ENA Hauling & More
Proudly serving Chicago and surrounding suburbs, ENA Hauling & More specializes in hauling, junk removal, oil tank removal, and other miscellaneous labor jobs. We are invested... more
Rezzar Demolition, LLC
At Rezzar Demolition, LLC, our mission is to provide creative demolition solutions for our customers and safe careers for our people. Rezzar is a licensed... more
N.F. Demolition Inc
N.F. Demolition Inc offers the Chicago, Illinois area high-quality services for fair prices, including oil tank removal. Our crew is committed to our customers,... more
Omega Demolition Corporation
Omega Demolition has been offering a wide range of services, including oil tank removals. We have an outstanding reputation in the industry for providing professional,... more
Simich Excavating
Simich Excavating is committed to providing our customers with the results they want and the services they need at a price they can afford. Our... more
Anderson Landscape Supply
Since our opening in 1993, Anderson Landscape Supply is a family owned business serving the greater Chicago area. Our services range from landscaping to oil tank ... 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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