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All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Ralpho, PA - November 2025

G&K Excavation LLC

Watsontown, PA

G&K Excavation LLC is Watsontown and surrounding communities' go-to source for debris disposal, excavation, and demolition services. Our team is adept at clearing away... more

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Ebersole Excavating Inc

Hershey, PA

Family owned and operated for more than 40 years, Ebersole Excavating Inc knows how to make your property look its best. We specialize in excavating, concrete... more

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Dinosaur Demolition LLC

Reading, PA
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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

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Tank Removal Tips for Ralpho, 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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