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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Hickory County, MO - November 2025

Bubba's Hauling and Handyman Services

Edgar Springs, MO
5.0
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Bubba's Hauling and Handyman Services does it all! We offer residential demolition services, junk removal and hauling, handyman services, and more. We have the experience... more

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All Property Pro LLC

Springfield, MO
5.0
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All Property Pro LLC is a licensed and insured company offering professional, safe, and reliable oil tank removal services. We've been in the demolition field... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Hickory County, MO

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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