Oil Tank Removal in Terra Bella, CA

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Chavez Demolition

Bakersfield, CA

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 the surrounding areas with safe and efficient tear-down, removal, and disposal services they can rely... more

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APT General Engineering

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Bakersfield, CA

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 range of projects. We specialize in oil field demolition but have expanded our services over... more

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D L Construction

Bakersfield, CA

We've been serving the Bakersfield and surround areas for over 20 years and look forward to many more to come. No task is too big. No task is too small. We'll get it done. more

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Denny McCowan General Engineering

Visalia, CA

Licensed and insured, Denny McCowan General Engineering has been serving Visalia, CA and nearby areas since 2001. We specialize in all thing demolition and excavating, but we also perform asphalt paving, seal coating, site clearing, patch paving, and grading services. We’... more

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Bakersfield Backhoe Service

Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield Backhoe Service is a demolition and excavation contractor servicing the San Joaquin valley. more

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MD Concrete Cutting & Demolition

Bakersfield, CA

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. However, we have more than 100 years of experience in the industry. We can provide demolition,... more

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Valley Tree & Construction

Bakersfield, CA

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 satisfy customers, we are capable of a plethora of residential and commercial services, including oil... more

Tank Removal Tips for Terra Bella, 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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