Elite - Excavation & Demolition
Underground or above ground, Elite provides safe, environmentally responsible oil tank removal services. We follow strict protocols to prevent leaks or contamination, ensuring your property... more
Demand Services LLC
Demand Services LLC is licensed by the state of Michigan for oil tank removal and other demolition activities. Our services range from residential structural demo... more
Dumpster Rentals Inc.
Serving the Saginaw, Michigan area, Dumpster Rentals Inc. can handle a wide range of projects. As our name suggests, we specialize in dumpster rentals, but... more
Thornton Excavating
Thornton Excavating performs a wide range of services, from excavating to house demolition to Bobcat services, and so much more. We exceed customers' expectations and... more
Bierlein Companies, Inc.
Founded in 1957, Bierlein Companies, Inc. is a family-owned and operated company providing a full line of demolition and environmental services as well as site... more
Isabella Corporation
Isabella Corporation offers a wide range of excavation and demolition services to Mount Pleasant, Michigan and surrounding areas. We specialize in all aspects of excavation,... 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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