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B Daniels Corp - MT

Edgar, MT

After years in the demolition industry, our owner founded B Daniels Corp with the intention of operating a demolition company with more sustainable environmental efforts.... more

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BD Equipment Services INC

Billings, MT

Recover your property by calling the demolition experts to properly tear down and remove any man-made structure, including oil tanks. We will provide you with... more

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Cayton Excavation, Inc.

Billings, MT

Cayton Excavation, Inc. was built on a solid foundation of quality, integrity, and professionalism. Since our start in March of 2005, our focus has been to... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Edgar, MT

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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