Rapid Junk Removal RI provides Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts with fast and affordable demolition services. We specialize in removals of all kinds, from barns to houses, decks to oil tanks, and more! more
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Chris's Junk Removal & Demolition
No job is too big or too small when it comes to Chris's Junk Removal & Demolition. We specialize in demolition and cleanups from water and fire damage, as well as whole home and garage demolition, oil tank removal, pool and... more
Bistrian Materials
Serving the Long Island community for more than 30 years, Bistrian Materials works hard to provide customers with;quality materials, site work, and personal service. We are a family owned and operated company and have continued to grow over... more
Dan's Dump Runs
Dan’s Dump Runs is proud to be veteran-owned and operated and serving the Mystic, Connecticut area. Our crew of experienced professionals are fully equipped to handle your biggest and toughest jobs, including oil tank removal. more
East Coast Construction
East Coast Construction has more than 34 years of experience providing demolition, excavation, and utility services to residential, commercial, and municipal customers throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Our guiding principles are strength, scope, safety, and diversity. We go the... more
Affordable Septic & Excavation
Affordable Septic & Excavation offers complete service for commercial and residential septic systems throughout the Narragansett, RI area. We also offer prompt, affordable excavation and oil tank removal services. more
Smith Chas Excavating
Smith Chas Excavating offers a wide range of excavation and demolition services for residential and commercial customers. We can demolish large-scale projects, remove underground storage units, clear land, tear up concrete, and much more. Our contractors are highly experienced and... more
TJ Landscape Design & Construction
Serving the Westerly, Rhode Island area, TJ Landscape Design & Construction knows how to successfully complete a wide range of projects, including demolition. Customers turn to us when they need straightforward services that aren't overpriced. Our... more
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How long have oil tanks been used?
Oil tanks have been used since 1859 when oil was discovered. What started as wooden barrels grew to meet the needs of the oil industry and soon were constructed of metal. The first steel storage tanks were constructed in the late 1800s once companies realized how much of their "black gold" was escaping.
Soon after, in 1922, a third-party testing facility developed the first standards for steel storage tank safety.
In 1988, the EPA set a deadline for implementing new tank safety regulations. Since the 1990s, more and more people have decided to close and remove their tanks due to the widely-known environmental and health risks.
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