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KJ Haul Away

Fairfax, IA
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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

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Royal Services, LLC

Waterloo, IA

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

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MD Construction Inc

Garwin, IA
  • Commercial Structures
  • Concrete
  • Houses
  • Interiors
  • Free estimates

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

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Lehman Trucking & Excavating

Waterloo, IA

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

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JRH Services Iowa

Evansdale, IA

JRH Services Iowa specializes in residential and commercial light demolition, junk removal, and dumpster rental services across Eastern Iowa and beyond. From small structural demolitions... more

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Don Schmitz & Sons Inc

Waterloo, IA

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

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Scott Excavating

Vinton, IA

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

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Pickering Backhoe Service

Keystone, IA

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

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Tank Removal Tips for Hartwick, IA

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.