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C. Smitty Construction

Uniontown, OH
  • Concrete Removal
  • Interior Demolition
  • Structural Demolition
  • Family owned
  • Customer satisfaction guaranteed

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

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Don and Son Excavating

Geneva, OH
  • Commercial
  • Concrete Removal
  • Residential
  • Free estimates
  • Family run business
  • Fair prices

Family run and operated, Don and Son Excavating stands out for our dedication to excellent tank removal services. We offer cost-effective solutions for diverse demolition... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Harmonsburg, PA

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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