Nationwide Demolition & Junk Removal
Here at Nationwide Demolition & Junk Removal, we do a lot of different jobs, including oil tank removal. With environment conservation in mind, we go to... more
Barrett Construction Company
Barrett Construction Company offers a wide range of demolition and construction services. Our team is committed to excellence, quality customer service, and the highest quality... more
Chris's Junk Removal & Demolition
No job is too big or too small when it comes to Chris's Junk Removal & Demolition. We specialize in demolition and cleanups from water and... more
M. Coelho Dumpsters
Based in Bellingham, M. Coelho Masonry Landscaping serves clients throughout South Central Massachusetts, Greater Boston, and the Metro West regions. With over 20 years in the... more
Woloshchuk Enterprises Inc.
If you're looking for the hardest working demo pros with years of experience in the Monson, MA area, Mike Woloshchuk and his team of professionals... more
Dan Mackin Construction
Get expert demo & excavation services from Dan Mackin Construction. We were founded in 1998 and today have grown to offer a full suite of demolition services... more
Gladu Disposal and Self Storage
Since 1940, Gladu Disposal and Self Storage has been providing affordable oil tank removal services in the Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts community. We are dedicated... more
JDC Enterprises Inc
Count on the experts at JDC Enterprises, Inc. to get your fuel/oil tank or septic tank removed safely and in a timely manner. In... more
Phil's Excavating
Phil's Excavating is a family-owned and operated excavation company serving homeowners, small businesses, and contractors throughout the Bellingham, MA area. We've been... more
Patriot Excavating Corp.
Patriot Excavating Corp. specializes in large-scale public, private, commercial, and residential site work including demolition, sewer, drainage, earthmoving, and fine... more
Hamma Construction Co.
Hamma is a leading construction company offering oil tank removal and disposal, site preparation, sewer systems, and land clearing. We are fully insured and owner... more
T&M Equipment
T&M Equipment is a leader in excavation and demolition in the area. We specialize in interior excavating, underpinning and solar field site work,... more
R.J. McDonald Inc.
Since 1957, R.J. McDonald Inc. has been providing our customers with quality heating fuels and 24 Hour emergency service throughout the Worcester, MA area. Since our... more
Cannon Wrecking
Cannon Wrecking specializes in demolition, including oil tank removal and selective/interior demolition. We are also experts in asbestos abatement, permitting services, site supervision, and... more
Fiore Cleanouts
Our knowledgeable team understands the oil tank removal process and will get the job completed right the first time. Fiore is an experienced demolition and... 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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