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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Trappe, MD - November 2025

AIM Environmental Services Inc

Salisbury, MD

AIM Environmental Services, Inc. is a demolition, abatement, and remediation contractor founded in 2003. As a certified small business, our team of experts provides quality house... more

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Elisha Junk Removal

Salisbury, MD

Fast, efficient, and honest, Elisha Junk Removal has become a reputable and well-known demolition service in the greater Salisbury, MD area. Our team is up... more

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H&D Construction LLC

Harwood, MD

Old or unused oil tank on your property? H&D Construction LLC provides safe, compliant oil tank removal services to protect your home and the... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Trappe, MD

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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