Junk Escape & Demolition
At Junk Escape & Demolition, we will demolish anything needed inside or outside a residence, including oil tanks! We work with banks, realtors, contractors, and homeowners... more
716 Southern Tier Dumpsters
716 Southern Tier Dumpsters is a young, hard working, family-owned demolition company that also offers junk removal in and around Randolph, NY. Speak with a member... more
Total Wrecking & Environmental,LLC
At Total Wrecking & Environmental, LLC, they have years of experience and have demolished thousands of buildings to date. We can deliver a complete package of... more
Hannah Demolition
Residential and commercial customers throughout the Buffalo, NY area count on Hannah Demolition to provide them with reliable, honest demolition services. As a licensed, bonded,... 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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