Oil Tank Removal in Damiansville, IL

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A Agne Excavating Services

Swansea, IL

A Agne Excavating Services offers comprehensive demolition and excavating services to meet residential and commercial customers' needs. Our team is adept at clearing away the old and making way for the new, including oil tank removal. more

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JCS Logistics LLC

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Collinsville, IL

Here at JCS Logistics LLC, we strive for excellence. We pay particular attention to detail by following procedures that are designed to produce time-effective solutions to ensure successful demolition projects. We have performed a wide variety of jobs over the... more

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Nichols Development Group LLC

East St. Louis, IL
  • House Demolition
  • Interior Demolition
  • Residential Services
  • Friendly service
  • Free estimates

Established in 1996, Nichols Development Group LLC is a top choice for safe and efficient demolition services throughout Illinois and Missouri. We offer a wide range of services including commercial demolition, house demolition, interior demolition, pool removal, deck removal, concrete removal,... more

Tank Removal Tips for Damiansville, IL

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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