Abeita Industries
At Abeita Industries, our team is highly adaptable and able to accomplish whatever you throw at us, from oil tank removal removal to barn demolition.... more
C & E Excavating
C & E Excavating is Mid-Missouri's leading oil tank removal contractor. We provide professional, cost-effective solutions for any size job. From start to finish, we are... more
Chief Construction & Home Improvements LLC
Chief Construction LLC is locally-owned and operated in Sedalia, Missouri. The owner and his family work hard to make your property & home improvement dreams a... more
Elite Dirt Workz
Elite Dirt Workz has more than 15 years of experience offering residential, commercial, and agricultural services, ranging from earth-moving to excavating, demolition, trenching, and more. ... more
Holem Excavating Inc.
Holem Excavating Inc. serves central Missouri from Sedalia and continues to be one of the leading oil tank removal contractors in the area. Our crew... more
Houston Excavating & Demolition
Houston Excavating & Demolition is a family owned and operated demolition company operating in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Since 1992, the Houston family has provided... more
JC Myers Construction Co
JC Myers Construction Co is a family-owned and operated demolition company serving Warrensburg, MO and the surrounding areas. Since 1948, we've been safely demolishing a variety... more
Jeffries Custom Contracting, LLC
At Jeffries Custom Contracting, LLC, we are the best at what we do, and we take immense pride in providing exceptional oil tank removal services... more
New Generation Demo LLC
At New Generation Demo LLC, our professional team ensures the job gets done safely, cost effectively and according to spec. We’re an experienced demolition... more
O'Connor Excavation
Founded in 2014, O'Connor Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We specialize in mobile home demolition, pool removal and fills, oil... 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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