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Mike's Demolition and Debris Removal LLC

Elkhart, IN
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Mike's Demolition and Debris Removal LLC is a family-owned small business that provides residential demolition and junk removal services in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding... more

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Riteway Services, Inc.

Middlebury, IN
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Since 2009, Riteway Services Inc has specialized in high-quality and experienced demolition and debris removal services, including mobile home demolition, oil tank removal, and more. We... more

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Wayde Ames & Son Demolition

Peru, IN

Wayde Ames & Son Demolition serves the Kokomo, Indiana area in a number of ways. We believe customers should be communicated with closely from... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Tippecanoe, IN

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.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.