Menzel’s Construction LLC
Committed to quality, Menzel’s Construction LLC is a family-run business specializing in oil tank removal services for residential and commercial clients. We tailor our... more
Slover Contracting LLC
Slover Contracting LLC is a family-owned and operated business based out of central New Jersey that proudly offers a wide variety of residential and commercial... more
Anthony's Handyman LLC
Anthony's Handyman LLC is a well established demolition service in Ewing Township, NJ that has been serving the community and surrounding areas with oil tank... more
RW Moyer Construction INC
For over 25 years, RW Moyer Construction INC has been proudly offering a wide variety of residential and commercial services to the Jim Thorpe, PA area,... 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
Central Jersey Construction
Central Jersey Construction has over 36 years of local construction and demolition experience. The business is owned and operated by Peter Gianetti, a local native of... 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
MP Custom Services, LLC
Founded in 2012, MP Custom Services is located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and specializes in providing comprehensive demolition services for both residential and commercial customers. We offer... more
Robinson Landscape, LLC
The expert demolition team at Robinson Landscape have the capacity to safely excavate oil tanks and fuel tanks. They handle everything from proper permitting to... 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
Hunter Davis Construction Inc
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Tamco Construction Inc
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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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