DR&M Demolition
DR&M Demolition is a family-owned and operated company in Nashville, TN specializing in residential and small commercial building demolition. Our staff is committed to... more
Extreme Excavating
Extreme Excavating specializes in excavating, septic systems, footer, and road and pad construction. We will safely and accurately remove basic tanks, full drainage systems, oil... more
Hershberger & Sons
Hershberger & Sons is located in Franklin, Kentucky and provides an array of demolition services. We specialize in residential and commercial demolition, including house demolition, mobile... more
Jordan Excavating
Jordan Excavating is an experienced excavating, land clearing, and demolition company that assists its clients in improving the usability and functionality of their land. Contact... more
Mid Tenn Group, LLC
Mid Tenn Group, LLC is the Nashville, Tennessee area's leading source for construction and demolition services. We provide knowledge and expertise like none other, and... more
MID TN CES, LLC
The team at MID TN CES is driven by a passion for excellence in every aspect of construction, demolition, and excavation. Our collective expertise allows... more
Mid TN Dumpsters, LLC
Mid TN Dumpsters LLC is based in Columbia, Tennessee and is proud to serve the greater Nashville area. We are a locally owned... more
Thorne's Excavating Shop
Launched as a family business by Robert Thorne in 1963, Thorne Excavating has become one of Middle Tennessee’s most relied upon excavation and demolition contractors.... more
TN Pro Haulers
When you need oil tank removal that is safe and reliable, get in touch with TN Pro Haulers! Dedicated to providing easy, convenient, and affordable... more
VAM Services
For all your tank removal needs throughout the greater Nashville area, there is no better crew to call than VAM Services. We offer some of... more
Waste Solutions of Tennessee
For well over a decade, Waste Solutions of Tennessee has been a leader in debris removal services in middle Tennessee. We are a small, family... 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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