Oil Tank Removal in Council Grove, KS

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Pearson Demolition

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Burns, KS
  • Building Demolition
  • Concrete & Asphalt
  • Interior Demolition
  • Licensed and insured
  • Family owned and operated

Owned and operated by a retired Wichita firefighter, Pearson Demolition aims to serve the community in a personalized, communal manner in a way only a locally-owned small business can. We go the extra mile to ensure complete customer satisfaction! We’... more

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Josh Connet Excavation

Manhattan, KS

Josh Connet Excavation's dedicated team of professionals provide exceptional demolition and excavation services at competitive pricing to the Manhattan, KS community. Don't wait—call now or request an oil tank removal estimate and see the Josh Connet Excavation difference for... more

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All American Hauling

Osage City, KS

All American Hauling is a veteran owned and operated company that takes pride in what we do. The team at All American Hauling is reliable, reasonable, and always on time. All American Hauling now accepts cash, checks and all major... more

Tank Removal Tips for Council Grove, KS

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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