Riggs Home Repairs LLC
At Riggs Home Repairs LLC, we take pride in our prompt response times and quality work ethic. As a small local business, we work hard... more
MB Demolition
MB Demolition is a full-service demolition company with the expertise to handle small to large demolition projects, like oil tank removal. Our team is innovative,... more
Tuten Land Clearing
At Tuten Land Clearing, our team is comprised of highly trained and experienced individuals committed to completing demolition projects safely and efficiently. We approach projects... more
Blackwater Grading & Excavation LLC
At Blackwater Grading & Excavation LLC, we take pride in every job we do, big or small. We offer a wide range of demolition services, like... more
Carolina Wrecking Inc
Carolina Wrecking, Inc., has been your locally trusted demolition contractor for over 40 years. We have experience in all levels of demolition from taking down barns... more
Praying Hands Demolitions
Since 2011, Praying Hands Demolition has been offering comprehensive demolition services to the states of South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. We can handle... more
Hawthorne Construction Co
Hawthorne Construction Co. employs experienced contractors to remove oil tanks of all sizes and styles. Our industry professionals utilize top-tier equipment to perform safe, clean,... more
Pfz Recovery
Located in Bishopville, South Carolina, PFZ Recovery is more than able to meet your needs regardless of your location. We satisfy clients all over the... more
Remove Anything the Easy Way
Get free quotes from local demolition contractors
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Sumter County, SC
How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.