KJ Haul Away
Locally-owned and operated by Kyle Ugarph, KJ Haul Away offers exceptional oil tank removal services to residential customers throughout the greater Cedar Rapids, IA area.... more
Royal Services, LLC
Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal,... more
MD Construction Inc
Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition, construction, and excavating services, as well as many others. Our team... more
Lehman Trucking & Excavating
Lehman Trucking & Excavating offers a wide range of services to meet your demolition and excavation needs. They can demolish homes, office buildings, pools, and more.... more
Don Schmitz & Sons Inc
Locally owned and family-run since 1965, Don Schmitz & Sons is one of the area’s most experienced excavating, grading and demolition companies. We offer a... more
Scott Excavating
Serving Vinton, IA and nearby areas, Scott Excavating, LLC offers an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and work diligently to provide the level of service... more
Recker Excavating
Dedicated to bringing customers like you dependable solutions for all your excavating and demolition needs, Recker Excavating LLC is ready to get their hands dirty.... more
Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD
Rasmussen Drainage Service has been recognized as a leader in the site preparation field and has been for more than 44 years. With a highly-trained team... more
Pickering Backhoe Service
Pickering Backhoe Service is your go-to source for backhoe services of all types, including oil tank removal. We have earned a reputation for our demolition... more
Schmidt's Excavating & Snow Removal
Schmidt's Excavating & Snow Removal is a family-run business that is experienced in providing a multitude of demolition solutions, including oil tank removal. Talk to us... more
Tomlinson-Cannon
Founded in 1948, Eastern Iowans have trusted Tomlinson-Cannon with their oil tank removal and other homeowner services for more than 60 years. When you choose Tomlinson-Cannon, you... more
Midwest Concrete Company LLC
With decades of demolition experience and a dedication to giving our customers the best, Midwest Concrete Company LLC is here to provide Iowa businesses and... more
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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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