MidWest Wrecking Co
Since 1952, Midwest Wrecking Company has demolished thousands of single family homes throughout the greater Chicagoland area. We have performed complete demolitions of large manufacturing plants,... more
MBR Wrecking Inc.
MBR Wrecking is a highly qualified, extensively trained, fully licensed and insured demolition contractor. With our vast network of skilled operators we can handle any... more
Omega Demolition Corporation
Omega Demolition has been offering a wide range of services, including oil tank removals. We have an outstanding reputation in the industry for providing professional,... more
Wilkinson Excavating Inc
We specialize in residential excavation work, including oil tank removals. Our extensive fleet of excavation equipment allows us to complete projects quickly, safely, and accurately. more
Keeler Construction Group Inc.
At Keeler Construction Group Inc., we are a family owned local business looking to leave our customers with the ultimate satisfaction of their project. We... more
Bryant Midwest Corporation
The Ryan family has been serving communities with their infrastructure, construction and excavation needs since 1884. With such a storied past, we are the company that... more
Adcock Construction Inc
Serving Naperville and surrounding communities, Adcock Construction Inc specializes in site preparation services ranging from excavating to demolition, and more. We have the experience... more
Eagle BioMass
Eagle BioMass Inc is an experienced demolition team based in McHenry, Illinois and serving the greater Chicago area since 1987. Our demolition technicians are well... more
Omni Commercial Services Inc
Omni Commercial Group specializes in commercial construction and demolition services. What began in 1985 has grown to serve residential and commercial customers throughout the Elgin, IL... more
Everest Excavating Inc
Since 2001, Everest Excavating Inc has been serving the greater Chicago-land area. As a family-owned company, you can trust that you will receive the highest level... more
G Snow & Sons
At G Snow & Sons, we provide a complete range of construction and demolition services. We have years of industry experience and will always provide... 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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