Foote Excavating & Demolition, LLC
With over 50 years of collective experience, the team at Foote Excavating & Demolition, LLC can handle everything from full structure demolition as well as selective and... more
C&J Contractors Inc
C&J Contractors Inc focuses on complex demolition such as high risk and emergency demolition projects. We have specialized equipment that most other demolition... more
C. Smitty Construction
Looking for dependable oil tank removal services? C. Smitty Construction, a family-run business, specializes in light and heavy projects. We’re committed to quality—get... more
Don and Son Excavating
Family-run Don and Son Excavating stands out for its dedication to excellent tank removal services driven by hard work and integrity. We offer cost-effective solutions... more
Krug Disposal & Hauling
Backed by 30 years of experience, Krug Hauling and Disposal offers high-quality oil tank removal services for residential and commercial clients. Our proficient team is committed... more
Stone Cold Material
Offering every type of demolition service under the sun, Stone Cold Material is the greater Cleveland area's trusted resource for commercial and residential demo. Get... more
Maple Leaf Demolition LLC
Maple Leaf Demolition is a small, family-owned and operated company that continues to grow with each satisfied customer. We provide demolition services of all sizes,... more
Alfadel's Trucking LLC
At Alfadel's Trucking LLC, our staff is committed to providing complete customer satisfaction, from the first phone call to project completion. When you need demolition,... more
Baumann Enterprises
As a third generation company, Baumann Enterprises, Inc. is your trusted source for demolition, excavating, and environmental remediation work in the Garfield Heights and Cleveland,... more
Picone Co Excavating
For more than 50 years, Picone Company, Inc. has been providing general excavating services, like demolition, site preparation, on-site utility excavation, final grading, horizontal boring, premium... more
Scott’s Demo Services
Scott's Demo Services is locally-owned here in Akron, OH. Our success over the years has given us a great reputation throughout the area and has... 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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