All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Cheswold, DE - January 2026
Split Rock Materials
Split Rock Materials is a locally owned and operated company serving customers in the Middletown, DE area. We’re equipped and experienced handling a wide... more
John Macklin & Son Inc
John Macklin & Son, Inc. is your complete demolition solution. They offer residential and commercial wrecking services at competitive rates. They're a family owned and operated... more
Daytime Construction
Removing an old or unused oil tank requires care and experience. Daytime Construction provides safe, compliant oil tank removal for residential and commercial properties. Protect... more
David J. Austin Excavating
David J. Austin Excavating is a locally owned and operated company assisting Delaware residents and businesses with all their demolition and excavation needs.Their crew... more
David And Desmond
David and Desmond provide some of the most comprehensive demolition services in Springdale, MD and beyond, including oil tank removal. Contact us today for a... more
Clean & Green Landscaping & Junk Removal
With trusted experience in light demolition, Clean & Green serves Newark, Delaware, and nearby communities with expert tank removal. We work fast yet safe without cutting... more
Brandywine Construction Co Inc
Brandywine Construction is focused on commercial site work, sewer, demolition, erosion control, storm drainage facilities, grading, paving, curbing and sidewalks. We have built a solid... more
Anglin Construction
Anglin Construction is a fully licensed and insured construction and demolition company that has been serving residents and contractors since 2005. We specialize in all phases... 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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