All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Royal, IL - June 2026
Brohez Trucking LLC
We take care of the excavation and safe extraction of outdated above-ground and underground fuel tanks. Our crew safely hooks, pulls, and hauls the units... more
Bryant Services Roll-Off Dumpsters
Bryant Industries offers comprehensive demolition services across the greater Illiana region, specializing in the teardown of single-car and multi-car garages, sheds, and small buildings or... more
Franzen Construction Group LLC
A family owned business since 1943, Franzen Construction Group LLC has been providing the Champaign area with quality demolition and excavation services ever since. Not just... more
Starks Excavating Inc
We began as a one man service with a small backhoe in 1946 under the leadership of Lyle Stark. Today, we are one of the region’... more
Remove Anything the Easy Way
Get free quotes from local demolition contractors
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Royal, IL
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.
Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.