Archer Skid Loader Service, based out of Pulaski, IA, specializes in excavation, removal, and demolition services. Our staff of professionals can remove tanks and pools, demolish kitchens and bathrooms, knock down barns and chimneys, and much more. more
Oil Tank Removal in Downing, MO
Find the right contractor to demolish and remove anything
America's #1 Source for Local Demolition Experts
16536, 16895
Compare Demolition Quotes
CC
Cole Construction Co Inc
Serving Keosauqua, Iowa and nearby areas, Cole Construction Co Inc is proud to serve residential and commercial customers. We are experts in demolition and construction, and we work hard to provide solutions to projects big and small. Our crew is... more
Nearby Places for Tank Removal
Tank Removal Tips for Downing, MO
Tips for Removing Tanks
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.
Find out more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.