If you're in need of fast and affordable oil tank removal services in the greater Elizabethtown, KY area, look no further than Orchid Recycling Services. Our professional and friendly crew will keep you informed and comfortable every step of the... more
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C & E Tree Service
C & E Tree Service has built a reputation in the Louisville area for quality workmanship and efficient service. Our team of experts handles shed demolitions, oil tank removals, commercial projects, and more. more
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HCL Demolition
Providing the Louisville, Kentucky area with impeccable services, AB Inc knows how to complete jobs promptly and safely. We are committed to providing each and every one of our customers with the services they need at a price that... more
Genesis Construction LLC
Genesis Construction can safely identify and detect underground storage tanks that need to be removed and hauled away. For professional oil tank removal, trust the pros at Genesis. more
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Stumler Bryan Excavating
Bryan Stumler Excavating is located in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. We specialize in building premiere lakes, ponds, construction site work, storm and sewer infrastructure and much more. We have been performing top-tier residential and commercial work for nearly 25 years. more
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Franklin & Leonhardt Demolition
A family-owned business, Franklin & Leonhardt has been a mainstay in Louisville, Kentucky since the 1950s. In our early years, we focused on grading, excavating, and building demolition for other companies. As the demand for our demolition work increased, we... 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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