Right Now Dumpster Rentals
Right Now Dumpster Rentals was created because we saw a need for fast, reliable, and cost-efficient demolition and dumpster rental services in the greater Porterville,... more
Chavez Demolition
Chavez Demolition is a family-owned business with over 25 years of experience in the residential and commercial demolition industry! We've spent decades providing Bakersfield, CA and... more
APT General Engineering
With decades of experience in the demolition industry, American Pipe and Tubing (APT) is a leader in the field and well-equipped to perform a broad... more
MD Concrete Cutting & Demolition
Established in 2009, MD Concrete Cutting and Demolition has been offering exceptional quality and unmatched customer service to their residential and commercial clients for nearly 10 years.... more
D L Construction
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Bakersfield Backhoe Service
Bakersfield Backhoe Service is a demolition and excavation contractor servicing the San Joaquin valley. more
Valley Tree & Construction
For over 60 years, Valley Tree & Construction has been providing Bakersfield, CA with exceptional demolition services. With a fleet of equipment and a team eager to... 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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