Stoney, Sealy & Rubble Construction
For all your oil tank removal needs throughout the greater Louisville, KY area, Stoney, Sealy & Rubble Construction is the crew to call! Our team prides... more
JUNKCO, LLC
JUNKCO is a locally-owned and operated business serving customers in and around the Louisville, KY area, including Southern Indiana. We’re equipped to offer same... more
Orchid Recycling Services
Speak with the friendly professionals at Orchid Recycling Services regarding your oil tank removal project. With 40 years of environmental cleanup experience, we have established a... more
Elite Flooring and Services
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Kentuckiana Cat & Core LLC
Kentuckiana Cat & Core LLC, specializing in oil tank removal in the Salem, IN area, brings over 20 years of expertise to every job. Contact us for... more
Stumler Bryan Excavating
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Durham Excavating Inc
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Genesis Construction LLC
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Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting
Bluegrass Excavation & Contracting has been a trusted demolition company in the Louisville, KY area since 1995. We provide our customers in Kentucky and Indiana with... more
Temple & Temple Excavating & Paving Inc
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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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