Oil Tank Removal in Lake Michigan Beach, MI

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Deerpath Excavating

Eau Claire, MI

Deerpath Excavating provides excavating and demolition services you can trust. Based in Eau Claire, MI, we offer a wide range of services, including land clearing, demolition, and road building, at reasonable rates. Our courteous, skilled team is here to... more

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Mike's Demolition and Debris Removal LLC

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Elkhart, IN

Mike's Demolition and Debris Removal LLC is a family-owned small business that provides residential demolition and junk removal services in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding areas. From structural demolition to interior demolition, oil tank removal to house demolition, our crew... more

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Remington Excavating

South Haven, MI

Founded in 1993, Remington Excavating combines high-quality workmanship and great customer service at great prices. They specialize in excavating and demolition. However, they also perform aggregate delivery, pole barn preps, land clearing, pond digging, and more. more

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S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan

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Holland, MI

S2 Services & Rent-a-Bin Michigan is West Michigan's go-to source for residential demolition, dumpster rental, and junk removal services. Our services include house and garage demolition, oil tank removal, interior demolition, and everything in between. The crew at S2 is committed... more

Tank Removal Tips for Lake Michigan Beach, MI

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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