One Call I Do It All LLC
One Call I Do It All LLC is locally-owned and operated! We are a fast, friendly, and cost effective oil tank removal service in York,... more
Foothills Recycling & Demolition
Foothills Recycling & Demolition specializes in providing top-notch demolition, forestry mulching, and metal recycling services. Our crew works hard to exceed customer expectations and provide the... more
Maffucci and Son
Maffucci and Son is a locally-owned and operated demolition company servicing the greater Mineral Springs, NC area. We offer full-service residential and commercial demolition services... more
Junk Raider
With 100+ structures demolished, ranging from small sheds to sprawling properties, Junk Raider has built a reputation for high-quality work, fair pricing, and world class service.... more
Kaboom Demolition Kompany
Kaboom Demolition Kompany specializes in total demolition. We are a 5 star, family-owned, fully licensed and insured company that works with integrity, professionalism, cleanliness, and care.... more
Detailed Demolition
Licensed and insured, the safety-conscious demolition expert at Detailed Demolition have the equipment and experience to safely and efficiently execute oil tank removal projects of... more
Bob's Backhoe and Bobcat Service
Bob's Backhoe and Bobcat Service is a family-owned demolition company that has been serving Salisbury, NC and the surrounding areas for over 25 years! We offer... more
B Daniels Corp
B Daniels Corp was founded in 2020. After working for other companies, our owner realized that he could do the same work but take better care... more
Diversified Demolition
Diversified Demolition is a licensed, bonded, and insured demolition company that has grown over the past 25 years into one of the top companies for demolition... more
Finishline Demolition
Licensed and insured, Finishline Carting is a full-service demolition and masonry contractor providing top-notch services to the greater West Babylon, NY area. We offer cost-efficient... more
Pedulla Excavating
Pedulla Excavating and Paving, Inc. is a family owned and operated company serving communities throughout New York since 1980. We possess the hands-on... more
Barfield Grading Co Inc
Barfield Grading Co Inc works hard to meet customers' needs. We have the experience and equipment required to complete projects big and small. Barns, commercial... 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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