At Junk Escape & Demolition, we will demolish anything needed inside or outside a residence, including oil tanks! We work with banks, realtors, contractors, and homeowners to meet all their interior and exterior demo needs. Need a quick estimate? Send us... more
Oil Tank Removal in Hartland, NY
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Hannah Demolition
Residential and commercial customers throughout the Buffalo, NY area count on Hannah Demolition to provide them with reliable, honest demolition services. As a licensed, bonded, and insured contractor, we have successfully completed countless demolition projects throughout our community. No... more
Sam Longs Landscaping//Excavating Inc
Sam Long’s Landscaping/Excavating Inc. offers professional oil tank removals for homeowners, commercial businesses, contractors, and municipal clients. We strive to remove oil tanks safely and with a focus on a pristine final job site. more
Gardner & Sons Asphalt Construction
Gardner & Sons Asphalt Construction specializes in just that: asphalt. We are the top paving and seal coating company in the area and we stand behind that statement. We typically find our leads through word of mouth and references. We... 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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