Ridgecrafters LLC
Whether you have a tank above ground or underground, Ridgecrafters LLC is the go-to source for every type of oil tank removal project imaginable in... more
Excavator Kingz
Excavator Kingz specializes in demolition of residential and commercial properties as well as dumpster rental, debris removal, junk removal, and land clearing. Our team of 5... more
Pease Landclearing LLC
Pease Landclearing LLC provides demolition services throughout the entire states of Georgia and Alabama, as well as northern regions of Florida. Our team uses many... more
Wells Contracting Inc
Wells Contracting, Inc. offers competitive pricing on oil tank removal and disposal in the Columbus area and surrounding communities. Serving the area for a combined 40+... more
Haul Away Dumpster
Haul Away Dumpster provides residential and commercial demolition services throughout the greater Senoia, GA area. Our highly skilled staff and fleet of equipment will help... 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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