For over 35 years, Tripodi Contracting has been providing expert demolition and renovation services to our residential and commercial clients throughout the Rochester, NY area. We offer a wide range of services, like structural demolition, interior demolition, chimney removal, concrete removal,... more
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Rochester Environmental & Construction
Safely remove and dispose of your above-ground in underground storage tank utilizing the services of Rochester Environmental & Construction Group. We’re an experienced demo & excavating company locally owned and operated right here in Rochester. We can remove septic tanks, oil... more
Chamberlain Septic and Sewer
Chamberlain Septic and Sewer and Gordon Beh Excavating Contractors is the business to trust when you’re in need of the best services in the business. We are family-owned and operated, and take great pride in providing unmatched customer service... more
Kurt & Diana Warren
Kurt & Diana Warren provides the Auburn, New York area with high-quality demolition services. Our team of professionals is highly accurate, completing all that we do precisely and safely. When working with us, customers can expect... more
Stoep Farms Gravel
Located in Lyons, NY, Stoep Farms Gravel and Excavating serves residential and commercial customers in surrounding areas. We specialize in demolition, excavation, delivery of gravel, building pads for pole barns, land clearing, and more. We also can provide concrete driveways,... more
Envirosafe Inspections & Consulting
Envirosafe Inspections & Consulting is based in Honeoye, New York and serves Rochester and surrounding communities. We can remove oil tanks, inspect homes, remove mold, and so much more. more
Sessler Environmental Services
SES is an industry leader in decontamination, decommissioning, and demolition services to public and private entities. We are recognized for delivering safe, high quality, and cost-effective solutions using state-of-the-art equipment. When it comes to oil tank removal, SES is the... 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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