Northern Contracting, LLC
Northern Contracting, LLC is experienced in both selective and complete demolition and deconstruction for all types of structures, including oil tanks. Any project in the... more
Yeti Earthworks LLC
When it comes to finding a company for your next oil tank removal project, you won't find a better team around than Yeti Earthworks LLC.... more
Hammerlund Construction
No matter the size or scale of your oil tank removal project, Hammerlund Construction is the contractor with the power to move your concept from... more
Specialty Construction Services
Specialty Construction Services proudly strives to keep our customers completely satisfied. You can rely on us to successfully tackle and complete oil tank removal projects... more
Oberg Excavation LLC
When you hire Oberg Excavation LLC for your oil tank removal project, we promise five-star quality craftsmanship and grade A customer service. We are the... more
Larry's Sand Gravel & Snow Plowing
Larry's Sand Gravel & Snow Plowing offers Eveleth, Minnesota high-quality residential and commercial demolition services, including oil tank removal, mobile home demolition, pool removal, interior demolition,... more
Holmes Recycling Services Inc
Located in Iron, Minnesota, Holmes Recycling Services Inc has the knowledge and skills to tackle nearly any project. We can dismantle houses, barns, large mining... more
Bougalis & Sons Construction
Family owned and run since 1954, Bougalis and Sons treats each and every customer we have like family. Our large fleet of equipment and trained personnel... 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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