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
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
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
A Western Recycling
Since 2005, A Western Recycling has been raising the bar in quality service and customer care. They’re experts in all things waste disposal, debris removal,... 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
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
Fischer Bros Construction Co
Since 1989, Fischer Bros Construction Co has been serving the Greater Chicago area. Customers turn to us when they need straightforward services that aren't overpriced. Our... more
JTC Excavating, Inc.
With more than 13 years in the industry, JTC Excavating, Inc. offers residential and commercial excavation and grading services to Franksville, Wisconsin and surrounding areas. We... more
Remove Anything the Easy Way
Get free quotes from local demolition contractors
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Wilmette, IL
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.
Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.