All Waste LLC
All Waste LLC provides high-quality demolition services throughout St. Clair and Jefferson County in central Alabama. Our crew of seasoned professionals offer a wide range... more
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Birmingham
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
Lake Mitchell Construction Inc
Since 2000, Lake Mitchell Construction, Inc. has delivered reliable excavation and demolition services across the area. If an oil tank is sitting unused on your property,... more
Lamar Moore Excavating
Based in Pinson, AL and serving the greater Birmingham area, Lamar Moore Excavating is the go-to choice when searching for a local demolition and excavation... more
Meredith Environmental
Meredith Environmental is an excavation and demolition contractor servicing the Birmingham, AL area. With our broad range of machinery, our crew can handle projects of... more
Moorer Land Services
Moorer Land Services is the Cleveland, Alabama company to count on when you have an oil tank removal project. We offer dependability, experience, friendliness, and... more
Patriot Property Preservation
At Patriot Property Preservation, we provide practical, low-cost oil tank services for everyday homeowners, businesspeople, and industry leaders. Contact us today to learn more or... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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