All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Elk River, MN - November 2025
Wruck Excavating
Specializing in demolition and excavating services, Wruck Tony is prepared to meet all kinds of challenges that residential and commercial customers in Becker, MN face.... more
Schmidt & Sons Excavating Inc
Originally founded in 1955, Schmidt & Sons is proud to be family owned and operated business ever since. We’re located in White Bear Lake, MN... more
Rudy Excavating
In the Twin Cities Metro area, Rudy Excavating, Inc. is the first call residential and commercial customers make when they need the best services for... more
Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering Inc
Mesenbrink Construction & Engineering Inc offers a wide range of services, including construction, demolition, engineering, and more. We work closely with our clients to provide... more
The Junk Jocks
The Junk Jocks is a light demolition and junk removal company based in Bloomington, MN and serving the greater Minneapolis metro area. We pride ourselves... more
North Pine Aggregate
North Pine Aggregate first opened for business in 1971. We are now a second generation family business, providing hands-on experience and customer service to residential and... more
Havel Excavating
For more than 45 years, Havel Excavating, Inc. has been performing demolition, excavating, and hazardous construction activities. We have mastered the skills and capability necessary... more
Super Bee Disposal
Founded in 2004, our team at Super Bee Disposal prides itself on providing quality services. We set ourselves apart by being continuously committed... more
Rachel Contracting
Performing both public and private sector work throughout the Midwest, Rachel Contracting is proud to provide a wide range of customers with a wide range... more
Goodmanson Construction
As a family owned and operated business since 1971, Goodmanson Construction is proud to serve residential and commercial customers in the Twin Cities, North Dakota, South... 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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