Rippstein's Excavating LLC
Rippstein's Excavating LLC is the company to call when you need demolition services in Cincinnati, Ohio and beyond. Whether you know exactly what you want... more
Junk Removal and More
Junk Removal and More offers oil tank removal services in Columbus, OH and beyond. Our team is professional and our services are convenient and affordable.... more
Lee Demolition
Lee Demolition is a culmination of 15+ years of experience. We have the passion for renewing and restoring the beauty to any home. Our motto is... more
M&T Demolition and Construction LLC
M&T Demolition and Construction is a family business that specializes in selective demolition, total wrecking, and junk removal throughout central Ohio. We are a... more
Hul-Junk & Services LLC
Hul-Junk & Services LLC was founded in 1998 and has continued to remain a family-owned and operated company over the last 20+ years. We provide our customers with... more
Commercial Waste Removal LLC
At Commercial Waste Removal LLC, our team goes above and beyond to ensure that projects are completed within budget and on schedule. Our experienced and... more
Bladecutters
With over 30 years of experience, Bladecutters is a reputable and reliable conractor offering comprehensive residential and commercial demolition services. Our services include oil tank removal,... more
Vickers Demolition, Inc.
In Trenton, OH and nearby communities, Vicker's Demolition, Inc. is the company to call. We’re experts in all things demolition, whether residential or commercial.... more
Spaulding Demolition & Excavation Inc
Spaulding Demolition & Excavation Inc. understands that every project is different and requires different capabilities, different approaches. That’s why we work with our customers... more
Steve Rauch Inc.
Founded in 1974, Steve Rauch Inc. specializes in demolition, excavation, and trucking services throughout the State of Ohio. Our years of experience enable us to complete... more
Roberts Excavating
Roberts Excavating is a family owned business founded in 1998. For the past 20+ years, we have specialized in demolition and excavating services. Our experienced and talented... more
Diggit Excavating
Founded in 1986 as a one-man operation, Diggit Excavating has since grown into a full-service company. We offer all phases of underground utilities and... 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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