Oil Tank Removal in Mer Rouge, LA

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Bondco LLC

West Monroe, LA

Since 2003, Bondco LLC has been serving West Monroe, LA and the surrounding areas with high-quality residential and commercial construction and demolition services. Contact us today to get a free quote for your tank removal project! more

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Exco, Inc.

West Monroe, LA

If you have an old oil tank or concrete that needs to be removed, let Exco, Inc. get it done right. Contact us today to learn more and to get a free quote for your demolition project. more

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Fisher Land Work Services LLC

Monroe, LA

Fisher Land Work Services, llc. is a team of diligent professionals who strive to provide you with the best demolition services in NE Louisiana and the surrounding area. Contact us today to learn more or to get your free tank... more

Tank Removal Tips for Mer Rouge, LA

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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