360 Demolition & Excavating Company
360 Excavating & Demolition Company has over 20 years of experience and is fully licensed and insured with both liability and workers comp. We specialize in oil tank... more
Absolute Junk Removal
For more than 25 years, Absolute Junk Removal has been serving Downington, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. We have served thousands of customers and work tirelessly to... more
Anglin Construction
Anglin Construction is a fully licensed and insured construction and demolition company that has been serving residents and contractors since 2005. We specialize in all phases... more
B & J Excavating Inc
B&J has provided professional service for more than 20 years. Our clients rely on us to deliver timely, cost-effective and efficient solutions to meet... more
BDP Excavating
For more than 20 years, BDP Excavating has been serving homeowners and business owners throughout the Tri-State area. Our goal is for all of our employees... more
Brandywine Construction Co Inc
Brandywine Construction is focused on commercial site work, sewer, demolition, erosion control, storm drainage facilities, grading, paving, curbing and sidewalks. We have built a solid... more
Clean & Green Landscaping & Junk Removal
With trusted experience in light demolition, Clean & Green serves Newark, Delaware, and nearby communities with expert tank removal. We work fast yet safe without cutting... more
D.M. Comer Excavating LLC
D.M. Comer Excavating LLC provides quality, reliable commercial and residential demolition services throughout the greater Lincoln University, PA area. We provide both interior and... more
Damiani Septic & Site
Damiani Septic & Site began in the 1950s as an onsite septic business. We have grown into a company offering a wide range of services,... more
Design Contracting Incorporated
Design Contracting Incorporated was established in 1977 and is a recognized leader in the demolition industry. They provide expertise with a wide range of total and... more
Dinosaur Demolition LLC
Dinosaur Demolition LLC offers a variety of demolition services to meet customers' needs throughout the area. We are committed to providing each and every... more
East Coast Wrecking
East Coast Wrecking is your trusted source for demolition services in the greater Newtown, PA area. Our staff is highly trained and specializes in concrete,... more
GM Hickman Excavating & Drainage Contractor
GM Hickman Excavating & Drainage Contractor's comprehensive services include swimming pool and fuel tank removal, as well as minor demolition services. They can demo single-story buildings,... more
Harmony Construction, Inc
Harmony Construction, Inc. is a leader in the site development, demolition, and paving industry throughout Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. We are able to effectively manage... more
JA Excavating
JA Excavating performs a wide range of demolition and junk removal services to meet our customers' needs, including oil tank removal. We are committed to... 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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