Full Throttle Demolition is a small, family-owned demolition company that specializes in concrete and asphalt removal, small structure removal, junk removal, land clearing, and more. Our experienced crew and fleet of equipment can manage projects of all sizes, like commercial... more
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Quality Environmental Control Specialists, LLC
At Quality Environmental Control Specialists, LLC, our team is adept at clearing away the old and making way for the new, whatever that may be. From commercial demolition to house demolition, oil tank removal to pool removal, our crew can... more
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SouthWest Equipment Rental
SouthWest Equipment Rental is a family-owned demolition business that takes pride in having outstanding customer service and long-lasting relationships with our customers. We offer the greater Fort Wayne, IN with a wide range of services, like commercial building demolition, house... 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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