When you choose Sylvan Waste Management for your residential or commercial demolition project, you are choosing quality, efficiency, and consistency that is unmatched by any other company in the industry. We set ourselves above the rest with our attention to... more
Oil Tank Removal in Lacombe, LA
Find the right contractor to demolish and remove anything
America's #1 Source for Local Demolition Experts
Bergeron's Pro
At Bergeron's Pro, our team has the experience and high-quality equipment needed to handle all your structural and interior demolition needs, including oil tank removal. We work with our customers to make all of their dreams come true on a... more
LMB Services LLC
LMB Services LLC is a full service demolition contractor servicing Belle Chasse, LA and the surrounding areas. With an impressive fleet of trucks and heavy machinery, there is no project too difficult or challenging for our pros to handle. We... more
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling New Orleans
JDog Junk Removal & Hauling of New Orleans is a veteran-owned company who only employs veterans. We have a heartfelt desire to help our community, providing mobile home demolition, oil tank removal, and more. more
Demo Dogs LLC
Demo Dogs, LLC offers a wide range of demolition services to Mandeville, Louisiana. We offer house demolition, debris hauling, and a variety of landscaping and renovation services. more
Over The Horizon, LLC
Over the Horizon LLC is a veteran-owned company consisting of experienced machine operators able to handle demo & excavation projects, small and large. We are capable of excavating underground oil tanks or hauling away above ground storage tanks. Give us a... more
Durr Heavy Construction
Established in 1955, Durr has continued to rise to the top of the industry with friendly service and quality workmanship. They are experts in all aspects of demolition and construction work—big projects and small. more
360 Trucking LLC
The expert excavation specialists at 360 Trucking are trained and experienced in the safe removal of underground storage tanks (USTs), oil tanks and other large inground tanks. We follow all local rules and regulations regarding demo & excavation procedure. 360 Trucking is fully... more
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Lacombe, LA
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.
Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.