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
TJ Excavators
TJ Excavators has an impressive inventory of technology, including both large and small excavators, a bulldozer, skid steer, and more! Our team can provide demolition... more
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC
Illinois Selective Demolition LLC is a leading resource for a wide variety of demolition services throughout Naperville, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Our team is... more
BinBiz Junk
Oil tank removal requires skilled professionals, the right equipment, and attention to detail. Our team is the one to trust for such an important job,... more
CSM Excavation
When it comes to oil tank removal, CSM Excavation offers over 8 years of experience ensuring safe, precise work for residential and commercial clients in Burlington,... more
P's Property Preservation
Are you in need of an oil tank removal expert who can get the job done quickly and efficiently? Look no further than our woman-owned... 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
AJT Contracting, Inc.
AJT Contracting, Inc. offers a full spectrum of demolition services, including selective and complete, as well as trucking services within the Midwest area. They have... more
Jw Erickson Company Inc
JW Erickson Company, Inc. has a fantastic, highly trained, and motivated staff ready and willing to complete a number of projects. They specialize in demolition,... 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
Geneva Earth Works Llc
The goal at Geneva Earth Works is to help you design and build the home of your dreams. They have a wide range of experience... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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