C. Smitty Construction
Looking for dependable oil tank removal services? C. Smitty Construction, a family-run business, specializes in light and heavy projects. We’re committed to quality—get... more
Wolford's Rolloff
Since 1968, our family-owned and operated company has been making customers' needs a priority. At Wolford's Rolloff, we serve individual homeowners and commercial industries, providing mobile... more
Difrischia Recycling
Difrischia Recycling is a father and son owned company that loves everything demo. From light demolition, like fence or oil tank removal, to full scale... more
Maple Leaf Demolition LLC
Maple Leaf Demolition is a small, family-owned and operated company that continues to grow with each satisfied customer. We provide demolition services of all sizes,... more
X-Press Underground
X-Press Underground is a family owned and operated company offering demolition, excavation, utility services, and more. Fully bonded and insured, you can trust that we... more
Garland & Sons Excavating Co
Garland & Sons Excavating Co serves the Youngstown, Ohio area and is proud to meet their oil tank removal needs. Our years of experience and training... more
Gene & Sons Excavating
Gene & Sons Excavating provides high-quality demolition and excavating services to residential and commercial customers throughout the area. We are the best at what we do,... more
W. D. Wright Contracting Inc.
W.D. Wright Contracting is an excavation contractor specializing in wireless telecommunications networks and fiber optic networks. However, they also have extensive excavation and demolition... more
Kelly Excavating
Located in Toronto, Ohio, Kelly Excavating serves surrounding areas in a variety of ways. They specialize in excavation and demolition services, but also offer other... more
Steel Valley Contractors LLC
Offering services to residents and business owners within a 50-mile radius of Youngstown, OH (including Pennsylvania), Steel Valley Contractors can demolish anything. We are proud... more
Eric's Excavating & Landscaping
Eric's Excavating & Landscaping works hard to be your all-in-one demolition and excavation provider. Their staff has the experience you need for just about any project,... more
Powerhouse Demolition & Landscaping
If you're in need of demolition for residential or commercial structures throughout Cleveland and beyond, look no further than Powerhouse Demolition & Landscaping. We offer a... 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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