Sevan Construction & Development
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Construction and Demolition Man LLC
Dedicated to oil tank removal, Construction and Demolition Man LLC has 25 years of industry experience. Safety and efficiency are our top priorities—reach out today... more
B&B Waste Disposal
B&B Waste Disposal offers demolition, oil tank removal, and hauling services. For our commercial customers, we provide both total building demolition and selective interior... more
Savage Demolition
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Reardon's Wrecking & Contracting
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State Wide Demo
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Brava Demolition
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Chris's Junk Removal & Demolition
No job is too big or too small when it comes to Chris's Junk Removal & Demolition. We specialize in demolition and cleanups from water and... more
M. Coelho Dumpsters
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C. R. Hansen Construction LLC
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Thompson Waste Removal
Thompson Waste Removal is a family-owned and operated company providing demolition, dumpster rentals, and junk removal to the South Shore of Massachusetts and some surrounding... more
Just Right Demolition
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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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