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
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
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
Mellencamp Center Pivot Irrigation & Excavation
Mellencamp Center Pivot Irrigation & Excavation specializes in excavation and irrigation but also offers demolition and more. We are capable of completing all kinds of projects,... more
C & E Tree Service
C & E Tree Service has built a reputation in the Louisville area for quality workmanship and efficient service. Our team of experts handles shed demolitions,... more
HCL Demolition
Providing the Louisville, Kentucky area with impeccable services, AB Inc knows how to complete jobs promptly and safely. We are committed to providing each... more
Temple & Temple Excavating & Paving Inc
Serving Salem, PA and surrounding areas since 1947, Temple & Temple specializes in excavating, demolition, and paving services. Our team of experts is ready and able to... more
J&M Demolition
For over 15 years, the experts at J&M Demolition have been honing their skills in the demolition industry. We are a family and veteran-owned company... more
Durham Excavating Inc
The goal at Durham Excavating is to provide the highest quality workmanship with the most reasonable rates. We are locally-owned and operated and have been&... more
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
Franklin & Leonhardt Demolition
A family-owned business, Franklin & Leonhardt has been a mainstay in Louisville, Kentucky since the 1950s. In our early years, we focused on grading, excavating,... 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
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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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