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C & B Contracting Specialist, LLC

Evington, VA

C & B Contracting Specialist, LLC is a locally-owned and operated company with over 40 years of experience in the oil tank removal industry. We are capable... more

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LMT Hauling & Excavating

Madison Heights, VA

With over a decade in the oil tank removal industry, you can trust LMT Hauling & Excavating to get the job done. You'll receive the highest... more

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Royaume Renovations

Lynchburg, VA

Royaume Renovations is a trusted demolition contractor in Lynchburg, VA. We employ top-notch industry experts that are able to offer a variety of concrete and... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Clifford, VA

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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