Get expert demo & excavation services from Dan Mackin Construction. We were founded in 1998 and today have grown to offer a full suite of demolition services for residential and commercial clients. If you need an underground or above ground oil tank... more
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Bistrian Materials
Serving the Long Island community for more than 30 years, Bistrian Materials works hard to provide customers with;quality materials, site work, and personal service. We are a family owned and operated company and have continued to grow over... more
Dan's Dump Runs
Dan’s Dump Runs is proud to be veteran-owned and operated and serving the Mystic, Connecticut area. Our crew of experienced professionals are fully equipped to handle your biggest and toughest jobs, including oil tank removal. more
My Dumpster CT
Located in Meriden/Danbury, Connecticut, My Dumpster CT specializes in light demolition, junk and waste removal, recycling services, and dumpster rentals. We are proud to serve customers throughout the state of Connecticut. We provide superior quality and dependable services... more
Smith Chas Excavating
Smith Chas Excavating offers a wide range of excavation and demolition services for residential and commercial customers. We can demolish large-scale projects, remove underground storage units, clear land, tear up concrete, and much more. Our contractors are highly experienced and... more
Barberi Brothers Demolition
Barberi Brothers Demolition, located in Waterford, CT, places a high emphasis on delivering unmatched quality services at a fair price. We perform a variety of demolition services, including oil tank removals, house demolition, and more. more
TJ Landscape Design & Construction
Serving the Westerly, Rhode Island area, TJ Landscape Design & Construction knows how to successfully complete a wide range of projects, including demolition. Customers turn to us when they need straightforward services that aren't overpriced. Our... 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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