Sylvan Waste Management
When you choose Sylvan Waste Management for your residential or commercial demolition project, you are choosing quality, efficiency, and consistency that is unmatched by any... more
Dirty Works Dumpsters
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Bergeron's Pro
At Bergeron's Pro, our team has the experience and high-quality equipment needed to handle all your structural and interior demolition needs, including oil tank removal.... more
LMB Services LLC
LMB Services LLC is a full service demolition contractor servicing Belle Chasse, LA and the surrounding areas. With an impressive fleet of trucks and heavy... more
Demo Dogs LLC
Demo Dogs, LLC offers a wide range of demolition services to Mandeville, Louisiana. We offer house demolition, debris hauling, and a variety of landscaping and... more
Over The Horizon, LLC
Over the Horizon LLC is a veteran-owned company consisting of experienced machine operators able to handle demo & excavation projects, small and large. We are capable... more
Durr Heavy Construction
Established in 1955, Durr has continued to rise to the top of the industry with friendly service and quality workmanship. They are experts in all aspects... more
KMT Services LLC
For safe oil tank removal, trust KMT Services LLC. Our team is experienced and ready to help remove your above ground or underground storage tank... 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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