C. Woods Trucking and Excavating
Woods C Trucking and Excavating offers unmatched demolition, removal, and excavation services for both residential and commercial customers. We can remove oil tanks, mobile homes,... more
Timber Mitt Inc
Timber Mitt Inc is an owner operated company, so you will be dealing with our owner directly. We provide fast, friendly oil tank removal services... more
John Abbott Excavating & Septic Systems
With more than 40 years of experience, Abbott John Excavating & Septic Systems is a family owned and operated company serving the Hubbard Lake, MI area. They ... more
Eymer Supply
Eymer Supply is a Prescott, MI company serving residential customers with their oil tank removals. We focus on delivering safe and clean final results for... more
Ding's Excavating, Inc.
Family owned and operated, Dings Excavating Inc. is educated in all things excavating and demolition. They are prepared to meet any challenge, including site preparation,... more
Carrick Trucking & Gravel
Carrick Trucking & Gravel isn’t your average aggregate and hauling company. We also provide demolition, excavating, trucking, trenching, erosion control, sand and gravel, site... more
Jeff Miller Excavating
At Jeff Miller Excavating, we believe in old-fashioned work principles and getting the job done right the first time. Since 2006, we’ve been offering the... more
Scott's Excavating
Since 1973, Scott’s Excavating & Construction has been providing Roscommon, MI and nearby areas with the absolute best in services. Over the years, we have... more
Oesch Excavating LLC
Serving the State of Michigan since 1960, Oesch Excavating LLC has the manpower, equipment, and knowledge required to get your project done quickly and correctly. Fully... 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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