NH Earthworks LLC
NH Earthworks, LLC offers demolition services in Barrington and Dover, NH, including oil tank removal. We'll assess your tank and plan your demolition project with... more
The Waterboro Trash Guy
The Waterboro Trash Guy is a Veteran owned business proudly serving customers in Southern Maine and New Hampshire. When you hire us for oil tank... more
Campro Builders
At Campro Builders, our team has the comprehensive experience and high-quality equipment needed to handle a range of demolition jobs, including interior demolition, barn and... more
Jeffrey A Simpson Inc
Jeffrey A Simpson Inc specializes in the proper transportation and disposal of wood waste, construction and demolition material, and more. We offer roll-off container rentals... more
Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation
Tobey Earth Materials & Excavation provides a variety of quality services to our New Hampshire and Maine customers, including oil tank removal. Our team is professional,... more
Leighton Excavation Co
Leighton Excavation Co offers high-quality work for a fair price to the Waterboro community and beyond. We have the experience needed to complete all... more
Construction and Demolition Man LLC
Dedicated to oil tank removal, Construction and Demolition Man LLC has 25 years of industry experience. Safety and efficiency are our top priorities—reach out today... more
Barron Brothers Development Inc
Barron Brothers Development holds the necessary licenses and experience to execute a wide variety of construction and demolition projects. They undertake industrial site work, structural... 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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