At All In 1 Management Services, we will never compromise quality to cut corners and save time. We give our clients realistic schedules that accommodate their lives and needs. We offer a range of residential demolition services, like interior demolition, barn... more
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Brewer Industrial Services
Brewer Industrial Services, Inc. is a leader in providing demolition and industrial plant cleaning services all over Georgia. Our #1 priority is safety, and because our work is backed by more than 20 years of experience all over Georgia, you can trust... more
Southern Equipment
Southern Equipment offers a full suite of demolition services, including oil tank and septic tank removal. We’ve served homeowners and commercial clients for more than 30 years throughout Georgia. We’ll get your storage tank removed quickly and at an... more
Montpelier Tree Service
Since 2000, Montpelier Tree Service has been providing high quality services to Central Georgia. We specialize in a wide range of demolition and excavation services, including professional tree services, tree removal, demolition, excavating, and more. Trimming, pruning, stump removal, grinding, emergency... more
McLendon Excavating
McLendon Excavating offers a variety of services to meet customers' needs. Our experienced team is courteous and eager to assist you in your next project. We offer some of the most comprehensive services in the area, including oil tank removal. more
JR's Mini Roll Off
At JR's Mini Roll Off, we specialize in everything you need to get your property looking its best. From oil tank removal, demolition, dumpster rentals, and junk removal, to landscape and overgrowth cleanup, we do it all! Let us do... 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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