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Proguard Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal
Proguard Dumpster Rental and Junk Removal takes pride in being part of the Western North Carolina community and we offer all customers a customized approach to their demolition needs at the highest level of professionalism and quality. more
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Venture Contracting Inc
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L Henson Enterprises LLC
At L Henson Enterprises LLC, customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We are a fully insured and professional company that will meet and exceed your construction and demolition needs, whether oil tank removal or house demolition. 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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