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Dependable Land and Lawn

Pomfret, VT

Dependable Land and Lawn is your go-to for various services that address all your property needs. Trust us to be prompt, professional, and reliable. Get... more

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Nationwide Demolition & Junk Removal

Gardner, MA

Here at Nationwide Demolition & Junk Removal, we do a lot of different jobs, including oil tank removal. With environment conservation in mind, we go to... more

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NH Earthworks LLC

Pittsfield, NH
5.0
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  • Partial Demolition
  • Residential and Commercial
  • Total Demolition
  • 20+ years of experience
  • Local experts
  • Family owned and operated

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

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J Burniske Landscaping & Excavation LLC

South Deerfield, MA
5.0
(1)

J Burniske Landscaping & Excavation LLC is a landscaping, demolition, excavation, dumpster rental, and junk removal company. We communicate everything with each and every customer and... more

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Deconstruction Works

West Dummerston, VT
5.0
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Deconstruction Works is a member-owned cooperative serving all of Vermont, western New Hampshire, and western Massachusetts. We specialize in the hand-demolition of single and multi-family... more

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Edwards Concrete and Excavation

Effingham, NH
4.6
(7)

Edwards Concrete and Excavation serves residential and commercial customers in New Hampshire and the Portland, ME area.  For over a decade, the team at... more

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Construction and Demolition Man LLC

Gardner, MA
4.0
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  • Concrete Removal
  • Interior Demolition
  • Light Demolition
  • Over 25 years of experience
  • Free consultations

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

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Tank Removal Tips for Westmoreland, NH

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.

Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.