99 Junk Removal
99 Junk Removal is the go-to choice for safe and affordable residential demolition throughout Seattle, WA and the surrounding areas. From oil tank removal to interior... more
Big Haul Junk and Debris Removal
Established in 2009, Big Haul Junk and Debris Removal has been providing a multitude of demolition and removal services in Lynnwood, WA and the surrounding areas.... more
Bouchard Hauling & Removal
Specializing in oil tank removal for residential and commercial properties, Bouchard Hauling & Removal is a veteran and family-owned business in Belfair, WA. Speak to a... more
Bravo Construction LLC
Bravo Construction is a locally owned contractor that has served Seattle and Tacoma area homeowners and project managers with reliable demolition services since 2001. Our team... more
Brike Excavating & Underground Utilities
Brike Excavating & Underground Utilities LLC, located in Renton, Washington and proudly serves Western Washington. Since 1999, we have been working with various residential, commercial,... more
BVD3 Contracting LLC
BVD Pro, LLC was founded with the purpose of helping people find demolition contractors that thoroughly understand their needs. We are committed to attentively analyzing... more
Demolition Man Inc
Since 1983, Demolition Man Inc. has been providing reliable, professional, and affordable services to residential and commercial customers of all kinds. We specialize in partial or... more
DSE Excavating
For all your residential and commercial demolition and excavating needs, look no further than DSE Excavating Inc. With more than 30 years of experience, we can... more
EZ Haulers
EZ Haulers has been providing oil tank removal services since 2002. We offer same-day service because, let's be honest, the sooner the junk is gone and... more
Ken's Bulldozing & Excavation
Our goal at Ken's Bulldozing & Excavation has always been to give you a quality service at a competitive price. With 20 years of experience in... more
Langseth Environmental LLC
Langseth Environmental LLC can tackle demolition services of all sizes, including oil tank removal, interior demo, garage and shed demolition, pool removal, concrete removal, and... more
Lautenbach Industries
As a family-owned company, we work hard to provide our valued customers with the absolute best in quality workmanship and customer care. We have the... more
Mercer Island Construction
Mercer Island Construction is a family-owned, general contracting company in the Puget Sound region focusing on both commercial and residential demolition, including oil tank removal!... more
PM Trucking
PM Trucking specializes in hauling, junk removal, dumpster rental, and demolition services. Our team is always trustworthy and upfront about the work we provide, communicating... more
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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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