JMK Junk-Away
JMK Junk-Away is your go-to for residential and commercial light demolition, clear-out, clean-up, and haul-off services, including oil tank removals. Our team is committed to... more
Affordable Demolition & Construction LLC
Get fast and reliable oil tank removal services from Affordable Demolition & Construction, LLC. Our team has decades of experience under our belt and can confidently... more
Complete Construction Management
Complete Construction Management is a family owned construction and demolition company that strives to provide excellent customer service and best in class craftsmanship. Give us... more
All Star Construction & Demolition
With over 30 years of experience in the construction and demolition industry, All Star Construction & Demolition has the expertise to handle any project, big or small.... more
Venture Contracting Inc
Do you need help demolishing a storage tank or similar structure? Have some dirt that needs to be moved? Venture Contracting has the heavy duty... more
Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc.
At Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc., we believe that integrity and hard work make the foundation of our strong organization. For more than 80 years, we’ve... more
Quality Demolition and Junk Removal LLC
Quality Demolition and Junk Removal LLC is a reputable light demolition and junk removal company based in Knoxville, TN and serving the surrounding communities. With... more
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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.
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