B & J Excavating Inc
B&J has provided professional service for more than 20 years. Our clients rely on us to deliver timely, cost-effective and efficient solutions to meet... more
Bartholomew Ron Concrete & Excavating Co Inc
For more than 30 years, Ron Bartholomew Concrete & Excavating has been providing commercial concrete construction services to Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. Since our... more
Blooming Glen Contractors
Blooming Glen Quarry offers comprehensive demolition and site preparation services. Our team is experienced and equipped to handle jobs both big and small. We look... more
Damiani Septic & Site
Damiani Septic & Site began in the 1950s as an onsite septic business. We have grown into a company offering a wide range of services,... more
Dinosaur Demolition LLC
Dinosaur Demolition LLC offers a variety of demolition services to meet customers' needs throughout the area. We are committed to providing each and every... more
G.A. Peak Excavating, Inc.
Since 1983, G.A. Peak Excavating, Inc. has been offering high-quality excavating and demolition services as a local company. As a family-owned and operated... more
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC
Grinch Dumpster Rental LLC is here to service all of our friends and neighbors in the Lehigh Valley, PA area with our reliable demolition services,... more
JD Fedele Demolition
For expert excavating and tank removal services, JD Fedele has your back! We’re experienced in removing underground storage tanks (USTs), septic tanks and oil... more
Keltic Greene Ltd.
Based out of Pottstown, PA and serving the greater Philadelphia area, Keltic Greene Ltd offers some of the best demolition services in the area. Our... more
Latona Trucking, Inc.
At Latona Trucking, Inc., our mission is to provide the highest quality services that civil construction and specialty hauling ... more
Magnum Excavating
Magnum Excavating provides the Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania area with reliable excavating and demolition services. We are committed to getting oil tank removal projects done right... more
Menzel’s Construction LLC
Committed to quality, Menzel’s Construction LLC is a family-run business specializing in oil tank removal services for residential and commercial clients. We tailor our... more
MP Custom Services, LLC
Founded in 2012, MP Custom Services is located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania and specializes in providing comprehensive demolition services for both residential and commercial customers. We offer... more
Opperman Excavating
Opperman Excavating strives to provide reliable, professional, and courteous demolition and excavating services. We communicate openly with clients and work hand-in-hand with them to achieve... more
Robinson Landscape, LLC
The expert demolition team at Robinson Landscape have the capacity to safely excavate oil tanks and fuel tanks. They handle everything from proper permitting to... 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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