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Dirty Works Dumpsters
Poplarville, MS
There are times when we simply need to remove our old structures or interiors and start from scratch. You might be moving and want to... more
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Bergeron's Pro
Covington, LA
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
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Over The Horizon, LLC
Covington, LA
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
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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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