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Clean Green Hauling & Removal LLC
Clean Green Hauling & Removal LLC is owned and operated by the Lamphere family of Ballston Spa, NY. We provide a long list of services, including oil tank removal. Our eco-friendly company takes pride in being able to recycle as much... more
Cedar Flow Excavating & Contracting
Cedar Flow Excavating & Contracting is an expert contractor that has been providing residential and commercial solutions to customers throughout the Hudson, NY area for 25 years. We offer some of the most comprehensive services in the area, including commercial... more
Stiles Excavating & Trucking Inc
For more than 50 years, Stiles Excavating & Trucking Inc has been serving the Capital District. Our philosophy is to under-promise and over-deliver. My father and his father always said, 'No one ever complained about hiring the best!'... more
TradeMark Demolition Services
At Trademark Demolition Services, we specialize in providing comprehensive demolition solutions, ranging from selective interior demolition to complete structural teardown, including oil tank removal. We are fully licensed and insured. Request your free quote today! more
Constantine Farm
Constantine Farm is the Albany, New York area's go-to company for hauling, material delivery, demolition, and excavating for more than 50 years. We have the experience and equipment needed to complete the job regardless of how big or small. To... more
Gary's Excavating Inc
Gary's Excavating is a family-owned company that has been serving the community for more than 20 years. President and CEO, Gary Hillicoss, has more than 30 years of on the job experience. Our mission is to exceed customers' expectations in every... 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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