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Hansen Concrete of Spicer

Spicer, MN

At Hansen Concrete of Spicer, we offer dependability, experience, friendliness, and professionalism when it comes to demolition. We have the modern, well-equipped fleet of equipment... more

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Ray Thompson & Co Excavating

Rice, MN

Ray Thompson & Co Excavating provides a range of demolition services in St. Cloud, MN and the surrounding areas, like commercial building demolition, concrete removal,... more

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Mares Excavating, LLC

Annandale, MN

Mares Excavating, LLC has been a family-owned excavation business since 1956, spanning three generations, and servicing the St Cloud, MN area. Over the years, we... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Avon, MN

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.