Adcock Construction Inc
Serving Naperville and surrounding communities, Adcock Construction Inc specializes in site preparation services ranging from excavating to demolition, and more. We have the experience... more
Anderson Landscape Supply
Since our opening in 1993, Anderson Landscape Supply is a family owned business serving the greater Chicago area. Our services range from landscaping to oil tank ... more
Bisping Construction
Based in New Lenox, Illinois, Bisping Construction is the reliable, affordable, and experienced construction company you’ve been looking for. Our years of experience in... more
Bryant Midwest Corporation
The Ryan family has been serving communities with their infrastructure, construction and excavation needs since 1884. With such a storied past, we are the company that... more
Eagle BioMass
Eagle BioMass Inc is an experienced demolition team based in McHenry, Illinois and serving the greater Chicago area since 1987. Our demolition technicians are well... more
Everest Excavating Inc
Since 2001, Everest Excavating Inc has been serving the greater Chicago-land area. As a family-owned company, you can trust that you will receive the highest level... more
F Pompilio Construction
Based in Streamwood, IL and serving the greater Chicago area, F Pompilio Construction is proud to offer high quality services at low prices. Our team... more
G Snow & Sons
At G Snow & Sons, we provide a complete range of construction and demolition services. We have years of industry experience and will always provide... more
Keeler Construction Group Inc.
At Keeler Construction Group Inc., we are a family owned local business looking to leave our customers with the ultimate satisfaction of their project. We... more
MBR Wrecking Inc.
MBR Wrecking is a highly qualified, extensively trained, fully licensed and insured demolition contractor. With our vast network of skilled operators we can handle any... more
MidWest Wrecking Co
Since 1952, Midwest Wrecking Company has demolished thousands of single family homes throughout the greater Chicagoland area. We have performed complete demolitions of large manufacturing plants,... more
Mike's Demolition and Debris Removal LLC
Mike's Demolition and Debris Removal LLC is a family-owned small business that provides residential demolition and junk removal services in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding... more
Mold Squad Restoration & Contracting LLC
Mold Squad Restoration & Contracting LLC is a full-service property damage restoration company located in Braidwood, Illinois and offering professional services that customers throughout... more
Omega Demolition Corporation
Omega Demolition has been offering a wide range of services, including oil tank removals. We have an outstanding reputation in the industry for providing professional,... 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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