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North Star Contracting Group

Las Vegas, NV

North Star Contracting Group offers reliable environmental remediation, demolition, abatement, and emergency response services. We can remove oil tanks, houses, mobile homes, and more. Reach... more

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EA Dumpster Rental

Las Vegas, NV

EA Dumpster Rental specializes in providing the best in waste and debris removal throughout Las Vegas, and we also offer a variety of demolition services... more

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Tank Removal Tips for Henderson, NV

How long have oil tanks been used?

Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.

Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.

In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.

Learn more: Removing an Oil Tank? Start Here.