Construction and Demolition Man LLC
Dedicated to oil tank removal, Construction and Demolition Man LLC has 25 years of industry experience. Safety and efficiency are our top priorities—reach out today... more
B&B Waste Disposal
B&B Waste Disposal offers demolition, oil tank removal, and hauling services. For our commercial customers, we provide both total building demolition and selective interior... more
Savage Demolition
When you're in need of safe and efficient demolition services in Brockton, MA and the surrounding communities, look no further than Savage Demolition. We are... more
State Wide Demo
State Wide Demo is a family-owned and operated demolition and junk removal company that has been serving the great state of Massachusetts for the last 2... more
Brava Demolition
Brava Exteriors is a locally-owned company committed to delivering more value, beauty, and peace of mind to our customers. We specialize in comprehensive demolition services... more
Thompson Waste Removal
Thompson Waste Removal is a family-owned and operated company providing demolition, dumpster rentals, and junk removal to the South Shore of Massachusetts and some surrounding... more
Just Right Demolition
At Just Right Demolition, we can work under any and all regulations while still completing small and large jobs within a competitive budget, including oil... more
Allied Wrecking Boston
With over 20 years of experience in the demolition industry, Allied Wrecking has extensive experience in providing a range of quality services to our clients in... more
New England Recycling Inc.
New England Recycling Inc. has been providing high-quality demolition work for a fair price throughout all of Rhode Island and most of Massassuchettes of since 1989.&... more
Cannon Wrecking
Cannon Wrecking specializes in demolition, including oil tank removal and selective/interior demolition. We are also experts in asbestos abatement, permitting services, site supervision, and... more
Arthur Construction
Located in Braintree, Massachusetts and serving the greater Boston area, Arthur Construction specializes in a variety of demolition, excavating, and construction services. We are... more
Biagini, Inc.
Biagini, Inc. is a family-owned excavation company that's been serving the South Shore since 1932. Today, we offer a full range of commercial and residential services,... 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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