Locally owned and family-run since 1965, Don Schmitz & Sons is one of the area’s most experienced excavating, grading and demolition companies. We offer a full suite of services, including site prep, building site demo & removal, basement excavation, farm... more
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Jorgensen Solutions LLC
At Jorgensen Solutions, our crew will complete your oil tank removal project start to finish, including obtaining any necessary permits all the way to final cleanup and disposal. Call us today for a free estimate! more
KJ Haul Away
Locally-owned and operated by Kyle Ugarph, KJ Haul Away offers exceptional oil tank removal services to residential customers throughout the greater Cedar Rapids, IA area. Through our experiences as a career firefighter and veteran of the Marine Corps, our ability... more
Lehman Trucking & Excavating
Lehman Trucking & Excavating offers a wide range of services to meet your demolition and excavation needs. They can demolish homes, office buildings, pools, and more. They also offer dump truck and grading services. more
MD Construction Inc
Serving Tama, Iowa and surrounding communities, MD Construction Inc specializes in providing top-of-the-line demolition, construction, and excavating services, as well as many others. Our team is experienced and we are committed to providing our customers with the results they want... more
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Pickering Backhoe Service
Pickering Backhoe Service is your go-to source for backhoe services of all types, including oil tank removal. We have earned a reputation for our demolition expertise, integrity, and customer-driven services. Contact us today to learn more! more
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Rasmussen Drainage Service LTD
Rasmussen Drainage Service has been recognized as a leader in the site preparation field and has been for more than 44 years. With a highly-trained team of professionals, they’re able to tackle demolition, construction, excavating, remodeling, utilities, and more. more
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Royal Services, LLC
Royal Services, LLC has been offering a wide range of demolition services for our residential customers throughout Waterloo, IA, including oil tank removal, pool removal, barn demolition, shed demolition, and so much more. Contact us today for a free quote! more
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Scott Excavating
Serving Vinton, IA and nearby areas, Scott Excavating, LLC offers an unparalleled commitment to customer satisfaction and work diligently to provide the level of service customers have come to expect from us. When we perform oil tank removals, we focus... 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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