Scavo Solutions
Speak with the friendly experts at Scavo Solutions today for a free oil tank removal quote. Our team knows that each project is different and... more
Seven One Seven Masonry LLC
Seven One Seven Masonry LLC is your trusted partner for oil tank removal in Quarryville, PA. With a focus on customer satisfaction, our experienced team... more
D.M. Comer Excavating LLC
D.M. Comer Excavating LLC provides quality, reliable commercial and residential demolition services throughout the greater Lincoln University, PA area. We provide both interior and... more
TeneX Industrial, LLC
TeneX Industrial LLC was founded in 2018 after a large demo company dissolved their demo division. Our founder and a large part of the TeneX Industrial... more
MP Custom Services, LLC
Founded in 2012, MP Custom Services is located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and specializes in providing comprehensive demolition services for both residential and commercial customers. We offer... more
360 Demolition & Excavating Company
360 Excavating & Demolition Company has over 20 years of experience and is fully licensed and insured with both liability and workers comp. We specialize in oil tank... more
Opdenaker Trash Removal & Recycling
Proudly serving Wilmington, Delaware and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania communities, Opdenaker Trash Removal & Recycling takes immense pride in exceeding customers' expectations. Our... more
Hunter Davis Construction Inc
Hunter Davis Construction has been providing dependable demolition and land surveying since 2000. If you have an oil tank on your property that you need removed,... more
Shoemaker Trucking and Excavating, Inc.
Shoemaker Trucking and Excavating, Inc. has been in business for more than 20 years and we pride ourselves on personalized, professional service that keeps our repeat... more
Shirk Excavating
Shirk Excavating has been serving residential and commercial customers since the late 80s. Our customers are important to us, and we strive to do... more
Harmony Construction, Inc
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Absolute Junk Removal
For more than 25 years, Absolute Junk Removal has been serving Downington, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. We have served thousands of customers and work tirelessly to... 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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