Oil Tank Removal in Elliott, SC

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JMEC Construction, LLC

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Georgetown, SC
  • Commercial
  • Residential
  • Safety driven
  • Over 20 years of experience
  • Licensed and insured

As a full-service general contractor, JMEC Construction is proud to offer construction, demolition, and hauling services. We are able to get the job done in the most cost-efficient way. We specialize in construction project management. Our focus is on providing... more

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Hawthorne Construction Co

Sumter, SC

Hawthorne Construction Co. employs experienced contractors to remove oil tanks of all sizes and styles. Our industry professionals utilize top-tier equipment to perform safe, clean, and accurate oil tank removal services. more

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Pfz Recovery

Bishopville, SC

Located in Bishopville, South Carolina, PFZ Recovery is more than able to meet your needs regardless of your location. We satisfy clients all over the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. We are experts in oil tank removal and more. more

Tank Removal Tips for Elliott, SC

Tips for Removing Tanks

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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