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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Salina, KS - November 2025

Ronnie Diehl Construction

Salina, KS

Ronnie Diehl Construction serves Salina, KS and nearby communities. Our team is experienced handling oil tank removals and strive to complete each removal safely and... more

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Diehls Trucking Service Inc

Brookville, KS

Diehls Trucking Service Inc. has a team of highly trained professionals who will safely remove oil tanks, unwanted buildings, structures, and houses. We'll make sure... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Salina, KS

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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