Oil Tank Removal in Utica, NY

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Chargo Earthworks Inc

Rome, NY

Chargo Earthworks has more than 25 years of experience clearing land, digging trenches, transporting top soil, and demolishing structures. They can demolish houses, pools, sheds, fences, decks, and much more. more

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Shue Brothers Excavcating & Logging

Port Leyden, NY

Shue Brothers is a family owned and operated business with 55 years of combined experience. We are fully licensed and insured and are committed to providing upstanding services, including pool removal, mobile home demolition, oil tank removal, and more. more

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Murphy Excavating Corporation

New Hartford, NY

Murphy Excavating is a family owned and operated company serving Central New York since 1952. They offer complete residential and commercial services. Their services include home and pool demolition, land clearing, excavating, and more. more

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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.

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