J R's Dirt Works, LLC
Commercial and residential clients from all over Portage County, WI come to J R's Dirt Works, LLC to handle their demolition, excavation, and trucking... more
Lehman Excavating LLC
Based out of Wautoma, Wisconsin, Lehman Excavating LLC delivers affordable commercial and residential demolition services. Our trained contractors can remove swimming pools and large amounts... more
Fahrner Excavating Inc
Fahrner Excavating takes great pride in the high-quality oil tank removal work we provide and the customer relationships we have built. As a family owned... more
Hanson Sanitation & Excavating Inc
Hanson Sanitation & Excavating Inc are specialists in all aspects of demolition, including oil tank removal. Our experience in the field and our fleet of equipment... more
L.J. Sperberg Construction
L.J. Sperberg Construction is the Shawano, Wisconsin area's go-to company for construction and demolition services. We offer residential and commercial demolition services, including oil... more
Darrin Stingle Trucking and Excavating LLC
Darrin Stingle Trucking and Excavating LLC has been offering a range of commercial and residential services in the Appleton, WI area for nearly 25 years. Some... more
Scott Marcks Trucking & Excavating
Scott Marcks Trucking & Excavating Inc! With more than 25 years of experience and a highly qualified team of specialists, we can handle any residential or commercial... more
LJ Excavation
LJ Excavation specializes in excavation and demolition, as well debris and junk removal, commercial waste management, and so much more. Our team of professionals works... 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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