All "Oil Tank Removal" results near me in Glenville, WV - September 2026
Select Excavating Services LLC
At Select Excavating Services LLC, we bring heavy machinery and years of hands-on expertise to every jobsite in Jane Lew. Our team delivers dependable site... more
Jimmie Harper Construction
From environmental remediation and hazmat abatement to demolition and site preparation, our crew delivers reliable civil contracting solutions across Vienna and the surrounding Mid-Ohio Valley.... more
Lytle Excavating, LLC
We provide reliable demolition, excavation, site preparation, and earthmoving services for residential and commercial projects throughout Frametown and Braxton County. From initial clearing and foundation... more
Appalachian Excavating and Environmental
Operating right out of North Central West Virginia, we at Appalachian Excavating and Environmental bring heavy-duty iron and certified expertise to every job site across... more
Dillon Excavating & Demolition
An unused or unwanted oil tank can take up valuable space and become an obstacle when selling, renovating, or improving a property. Dillon Excavating & Demolition... more
Cochran & Son Construction
At Cochran & Son Construction, we are proud to offer a wide range of demolition and construction services to Clarksburg, WV, and the surrounding areas. Contact... more
WV Contracting LLC
WV Contracting LLC’s expertise in excavating and demolition allows us to provide a wide range of quality services. Interested in oil tank removal? Reach... 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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