Oil Tank Removal in Warm Springs, OR

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Collins & Sons Excavating

Redmond, OR

Relocating to Central Oregon in 1999 after more than 25 years in the industry, Collins & Sons Excavating takes pride in providing reliable, trusted, and proficient services to residential customers. We strive to be one of the best small excavating and demolition... more

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Swift Dustless Demo

Bend, OR

We are Bend, Oregon's leading demolition contractor for residential and commercial remodels and demolition. Our goal is to set everyone up for success. To learn more, get in touch with us today or request a free tank removal quote! 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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