A.H. Cornell & Son, Inc.
What began as a small operation plowing gardens for homeowners grew via word of mouth into what A.H. Cornell & Son, Inc., is today.... more
Bartholomew Ron Concrete & Excavating Co Inc
For more than 30 years, Ron Bartholomew Concrete & Excavating has been providing commercial concrete construction services to Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Since our... more
Blooming Glen Contractors
Blooming Glen Quarry offers comprehensive demolition and site preparation services. Our team is experienced and equipped to handle jobs both big and small. We look... 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
Full Circle Removal
Full Circle Removal prides itself in providing honest, respectful, and efficient services. We serve customers throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We can take on your... more
G.A. Peak Excavating, Inc.
Since 1983, G.A. Peak Excavating, Inc. has been offering high-quality excavating and demolition services as a local company. As a family-owned and operated... more
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC is here to service all of our friends and neighbors in the Lehigh Valley, PA area with our reliable demolition services,... more
HML Container Services
HML Container Services is a division of Hugh Marshall Landscape Contractors, Inc. established in 1986. Our HML division provides excavation, grading and demo services to include... more
Hunter Davis Construction Inc
Hunter Davis Construction has been providing dependable demolition and land surveying since 2000. If you have an oil tank on your property that you need removed,... more
JD Fedele Demolition
For expert excavating and tank removal services, JD Fedele has your back! We’re experienced in removing underground storage tanks (USTs), septic tanks and oil... more
JS Excavating & Paving
At JS Excavating & Paving, we offer superior services for competitive prices. We specialize in excavating, paving, seal coating, and demolition work, among others. We are... more
Lawson Excavating Inc
Lawson Excavating has the capability to undertake complex residential and commercial demolition projects. We have been serving communities with high quality concrete removal, site work,... more
Menzel’s Construction LLC
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MP Custom Services, LLC
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Robinson Landscape, LLC
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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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