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Shue Brothers Excavcating & Logging

Port Leyden, NY

Shue Brothers is a family owned and operated business with 55 years of combined experience. We are fully licensed and insured and are committed to providing... more

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Murphy Excavating Corporation

New Hartford, NY

Murphy Excavating is a family owned and operated company serving Central New York since 1952. They offer complete residential and commercial services. Their services include home... more

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Chargo Earthworks Inc

Rome, NY

Chargo Earthworks has more than 25 years of experience clearing land, digging trenches, transporting top soil, and demolishing structures. They can demolish houses, pools, sheds, fences,... more

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SRC Disposal Services

Utica, NY

SRC Disposal Services is a dumpster rental and junk removal service servicing Utica, NY and surrounding areas. In addition to our disposal services, our... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Marcy, NY

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.