Herlich Hauling & Transport LLC
Need oil tank removal services in Maryland? Herlich Hauling & Transport LLC is here to help. Our expert team offers safe, efficient, and environmentally-friendly solutions for... more
Seven One Seven Masonry LLC
Seven One Seven Masonry LLC is your trusted partner for oil tank removal in Quarryville, PA. With a focus on customer satisfaction, our experienced team... more
Home Team Contracting
Home Team Contracting is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing exceptional structural and interior demolition services. We pride ourselves on legendary customer service... more
Macias Junk Removal LLC
With over 10 years of experience in the demolition and junk removal industry, our founder created Macias Junk Removal LLC with his wife and son to... more
JDI Site Solutions, LLC
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Drop N Load
Drop N Load is a locally-owned and operated small business providing a wide range of structural and interior demolition for both commercial and residential customers.... more
A Plus, Inc - Demolition
A Plus, Inc - Demolition provides the York, PA area with an impressive variety of residential and commercial demolition services, like oil tank removal! We... more
Smith Landscape Inc
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Viking Earthworks
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C&G Junk Removal and Services
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Codorus Transport Services LLC
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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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