Oil Tank Removal in Sumner, MI

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Pleasant Valley Farms Excavating

Lakeview, MI

As a family owned and operated business, Pleasant Valley Farms Excavating takes customer service very seriously. For more than 12 years, we have worked tirelessly to provide exceptional demolition services, including oil tank removal. more

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C L Trucking & Excavating LLC

Ionia, MI

At C L Trucking & Excavating, they offer a wide range of services to meet all your demolition and excavation needs. If you’re in the Ionia, Michigan area and are in need of demolition or excavation services, give them a... more

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Anderson Rick Excavating

Belding, MI

Anderson Rick Excavating can customize existing property to better suit your needs through demolition, grading, landscaping, basements, pools, driveways, and more. They perform a wide range of services, specializing in all things demolition and excavating. more

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Richards Septic Tank Service & Excavating

Greenville, MI

With over 55 years of experience, Richards Septic Tank Service & Excavating has been a trusted source for all of Greenville, Michigan's septic system needs. Our experienced and dynamic team is able to accomplish a variety of jobs. From septic... more

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DMMT

Ithaca, MI

DMMT, based out of Ithaca, MI, provides a full range of commercial and residential demolition, removal, and cleanup services. We tackle mobile home demolitions, office cleanouts, interior renovations, tank removals, and much more. You can trust our experienced staff to... more

Tank Removal Tips for Sumner, 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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