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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Waldo, AL - November 2025

Emtek Contractors Inc

Anniston, AL

At Emtek Contractors Inc, we are experts at clearing away the old to make way for the new. We are committed to providing total... more

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JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Birmingham

Waldo, AL

JDog Junk Removal of Birmingham is a veteran, family-owned and operated junk removal and hauling company that services Birmingham and surrounding areas. In addition to... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Waldo, AL

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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