Mark Boesl Excavating is located in Brandon, Minnesota and serves Douglas County and surrounding areas. We specialize in demolition services, including mobile home demolition, interior demolition, concrete removal, and so much more. more
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Mark Lee Excavating
Mark Lee Excavating is known throughout Alexandria, MN for being the top commercial excavation contractor in the area. Our seasoned, well-rounded crew of experts have a combined 40+ years of experience and can perform a variety of services, including commercial and... more
Shaw Excavating
Serving the Fergus Falls area, we offer exceptional demolition services for residential and commercial clients alike. Shaw Excavating knows what it takes to complete projects both big and small, including oil tank removal, structural demo and more. more
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Zacher Excavating Inc
Our team of trained specialists can remove oil tanks safely and effectively. Regardless of style, location, or size, our team has the equipment and technology to handle all oil tank removals. 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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