All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Alleghany, CA - December 2025
AB's Landscape
Old oil tanks can be dangerous and should be removed properly. AB’s Landscape provides safe oil tank removal services with attention to environmental responsibility... more
A & J Construction
Since 2003, A&J Construction has been providing concrete work and Bobcat services of all kinds to service Colfax, California and surrounding areas. We service... more
A M-X Construction & Excavation Inc.
Established in 2000, Am X Construction & Excavation, Inc. demands excellence in everything we do. We take great pride in serving Truckee and nearby communities in... more
Planet Demolition
Planet Demolition was born out of a desire to provide honest, efficient, and professional demolition services in Northern California. With hands-on experience, a strong work... 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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