Salish Excavation & Trucking
Salish Excavation & Trucking offers professional oil tank removal services, known for their reliability, safety, and precision. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality work and exceeding... more
Bouchard Hauling & Removal
Specializing in oil tank removal for residential and commercial properties, Bouchard Hauling & Removal is a veteran and family-owned business in Belfair, WA. Speak to a... more
EZ Haulers
EZ Haulers has been providing oil tank removal services since 2002. We offer same-day service because, let's be honest, the sooner the junk is gone and... more
Roy Thorp Construction & Excavation
Thorp Construction, based out of Aberdeen, WA, provides a plethora of services for residential and commercial customers. Our team works tirelessly to provide quality results... more
Justice Bros
For quality work done right the first time, call Justice Bros Trucking & Excavating LLC! With over 20 years of experience in the demolition, excavating, and trucking... more
Top Left Corner Demolition & Dumpsters
TLC Demolition & Dumpsters proudly provides demolition and debris box services to Clallam and Jefferson Counties. As a locally owned and operated business, we offer convenient... more
TFA Concrete
At TFA Concrete, our specialty is concrete work and demolition services. Our skilled crew works diligently with customers to ensure all needs are met safely... more
Peninsula Excavating LLC
Peninsula Excavating LLC is a full-service contractor with a team of professionals who are passionate about their work. We provide a variety of services, such... more
Diehard Property Services
Diehard Property Services offers extensive services like demolition, landscaping, and site preparation to meet our clients' needs. When it comes to oil tank removal, customers... more
West Excavation
For top-notch demolition services across Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Sequim, and nearby areas, choose West Excavation. We strive to beautify Washington's northwest peninsula one project... more
Dig'Um Dirtworks
Dig’um Dirtworks offers more than typical landscaping design services. We are a team of dedicated professionals focused on delivering quality in residential and small-commercial... more
Earth Tech Construction
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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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