Oil Tank Removal in Wapello County, IA

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AP Rolloff’s LLC

Seymour, IA
  • Building Demolition
  • Interior Demolition
  • Small Structures
  • Reliable and responsive
  • Fast and affordable

No matter the size of your demolition project, AP Rolloff’s LLC has the expertise to manage it. From oil tank removals to large structural demos, we deliver safe, efficient, and affordable services. Fully licensed and insured, we’re ready... more

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Renfrew Trucking Inc

Ottumwa, IA

Renfrew Trucking and Excavating is a family owned company providing services to residential and commercial customers throughout Southeast Iowa for more than 40 years. We perform all kinds of demolition services. more

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Little Daddy's Trenching Inc

Ottumwa, IA

In the Ottumwa, Iowa area, Little Daddy's Trenching Inc is proud to provide customers with an array of site preparation services. Our team of professionals is highly accurate at what we do, completing every oil tank removal project we take... more

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Cole Construction Co Inc

Keosauqua, IA

Serving Keosauqua, Iowa and nearby areas, Cole Construction Co Inc is proud to serve residential and commercial customers. We are experts in demolition and construction, and we work hard to provide solutions to projects big and small. Our crew is... more

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Archer Skidloader Service

Pulaski, IA

Archer Skid Loader Service, based out of Pulaski, IA, specializes in excavation, removal, and demolition services. Our staff of professionals can remove tanks and pools, demolish kitchens and bathrooms, knock down barns and chimneys, and much more. more

Tank Removal Tips for Wapello County, IA

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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