Hershberger & Sons
Hershberger & Sons is located in Franklin, Kentucky and provides an array of demolition services. We specialize in residential and commercial demolition, including house demolition, mobile... more
Patriot Demolition Services LLC
Veteran-owned and operated, Patriot Demolition Services LLC is a small business serving the greater Nashville, TN area. (TN License #75372) We specialize in residential and commercial... more
Waste Solutions of Tennessee
For well over a decade, Waste Solutions of Tennessee has been a leader in debris removal services in middle Tennessee. We are a small, family... more
Wood Earthworks LLC
For trustworthy and straightforward oil tank removal services, Wood Earthworks LLC is here for customers in South Central Kentucky. We handle the entire demolition process... 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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