Wood Earthworks LLC
For trustworthy and straightforward oil tank removal services, Wood Earthworks LLC is here for customers in South Central Kentucky. We handle the entire demolition process... more
Orchid Recycling Services
If you're in need of fast and affordable oil tank removal services in the greater Elizabethtown, KY area, look no further than Orchid Recycling Services.... more
Genesis Construction LLC
Genesis Construction can safely identify and detect underground storage tanks that need to be removed and hauled away. For professional oil tank removal, trust the... more
Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting
Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting has been a trusted demolition company in the Louisville, KY area since 1995. We provide our customers in Kentucky and Indiana with... more
Stumler Bryan Excavating
Bryan Stumler Excavating is located in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. We specialize in building premiere lakes, ponds, construction site work, storm and sewer infrastructure and much... more
Franklin & Leonhardt Demolition
A family-owned business, Franklin & Leonhardt has been a mainstay in Louisville, Kentucky since the 1950s. In our early years, we focused on grading, excavating,... more
Elite Flooring and Services
Elite Flooring and Services knows what it takes to provide reliable dumpster rental services, demolition, and more. We provide our customers with high-quality services, extensive... more
JUNKCO, LLC
JUNKCO is a locally-owned and operated business serving customers in and around the Louisville, KY area, including Southern Indiana. We’re equipped to offer same... more
Durham Excavating Inc
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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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