Can U Dig It MN
Whether you're in need of structural or interior demolition for your home or business, Can U Dig It MN has the right crew for the... more
Junk Truck MN LLC
If you're looking for demo services throughout Northfield, MN and the surrounding areas, look no further! Junk Truck MN LLC provides demolition services that are... more
TMS Companies
Since 1991, TMS Companies has been serving the Twin Cities area. Our team of specialists can do it all, from barn demolition to house demolition, mobile... more
Final Grade Inc
Final Grade, Inc. is experienced in all things demolition. Our skilled operators take immense pride in providing reliable, accurate, and safe demolition services, including mobile... more
Midamerica Technical & Environmental Services
Midamerica Technical & Environmental Services is the go-to source for high-quality services in St. Paul, Minnesota and nearby communities. We can remove oil tanks safely and... more
A Morrell Trucking Inc
A Morrell Trucking Inc is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. They specialize in contract truck hauling, demolition work, excavation, and much more. They put their... more
Minnesota Dirt Works
We go above and beyond to meet our customers’ expectations for their oil tank removal project. Our crew is highly trained and competent in removing... more
T Mann Excavating Inc
In St. Paul, Minnesota and nearby areas, T Mann Excavating Inc is the place residential and commercial customers turn to when they need interior demolition,... more
J-Reed Excavating
Since 1975 at J-Reed Excavating, LLC our top priority is the satisfaction of our customers for each and every project we complete. For over 40... more
Havel Excavating
For more than 45 years, Havel Excavating, Inc. has been performing demolition, excavating, and hazardous construction activities. We have mastered the skills and capability necessary... more
North Pine Aggregate
North Pine Aggregate first opened for business in 1971. We are now a second generation family business, providing hands-on experience and customer service to residential and... more
Rudy Excavating
In the Twin Cities Metro area, Rudy Excavating, Inc. is the first call residential and commercial customers make when they need the best services for... 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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