J M Wile Backhoe Service
Jerald M Wile offers the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area superior services at fair prices. Our team is always trustworthy and upfront about the work... more
Olszewski Construction Inc.
Located in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania and serving the greater Harrisburg area, Olszewski Construction Inc. specializes in providing demolition services to residential and commercial customers throughout the... more
Herlich Hauling & Transport LLC
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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
JDI Site Solutions, LLC
Fueled by our commitment to excellence, JDI Site Solutions, LLC goes the extra mile to make sure clients are completely satisfied with our work. We... more
Viking Earthworks
Viking Earthworks is a full-service demolition and general excavation company. Although we have grown exponentially since taking on our first contract, we are still committed... 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
Codorus Transport Services LLC
At Codorus Transport Services LLC, our goal is to provide high-quality oil tank removal services to clients at rates that are competitive and affordable. Locally... more
Gray & Son
Gray & Son is a leading Maryland construction company and site development contractor that offers commercial and residential demolition services throughout Timonium and the surrounding communities,... more
JNK Hauling LLC
JNK Hauling LLC offers an impressive list of demolition services throughout the greater Duncannon, PA area, including oil tank removal. Our team of specialists is... more
Removal Solutions Plus, LLC
Removal Solutions Plus is a Baltimore-based family owned company founded on client satisfaction and trust. We specialize in demolition of oil tanks, barns, garages, and... more
Cory Harner Removal and Demolition
Cory Harner Removal and Demolition is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We do it all, from oil tank removal to mobile home demolition, and more. We... 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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