Oil Tank Removal in Cottonwood, CA

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Eddie Axner Construction Inc

Redding, CA

Founded in 2011, Eddie Axner Construction has years of experience and a fleet of company-owned equipment. Our experienced crews are specially trained and professional, offering mobile home demolition, interior demolition, oil tank removal, and more. more

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Walberg, Inc.

Corning, CA

Based in Corning, California, Walberg Inc is experienced in all things fire clean-up. We understand how devastating a fire can be, and we are here to help you move forward as quickly and efficiently as possible. We have ... more

Tank Removal Tips for Cottonwood, CA

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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