Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD) has announced the launch of its used cooking oil (UCO) collection operations in Tennessee, a strategic expansion that follows the issuance of a Part 360 solid waste management permit by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) for its primary processing facility in Tonawanda, New York. The permit secures the long-term operational framework for the Tonawanda site, which is permitted with a designed capacity of 300,000 gallons per week. With its core processing infrastructure formally authorized, the company is accelerating its national logistics network by moving into high-yield Southern markets.
The timing of the Tennessee expansion is significant because it demonstrates how securing regulatory approvals in one state can unlock growth opportunities in others. The Part 360 permit provides the operational certainty needed to scale collection efforts, ensuring that the company can process increasing volumes of UCO as it enters new territories. Tennessee is a major UCO producer, and Buffalo Biodiesel plans to set up a satellite collection hub in Knoxville before the end of the year. This hub will anchor routing operations, streamlining the capture and transport of UCO across the region.
Frank V. Balon, President and Chief Legal Officer of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc., stated, "Now that operations for our Tonawanda facility are secure, we are rolling out on our expansion. Tennessee is a major UCO producer, and we plan on setting up a satellite collection hub in Knoxville before year's end." The company is initiating its presence in the region with limited collections to ensure a structured, scalable rollout. Over the next two years, Buffalo Biodiesel will aggressively expand this logistics framework to provide comprehensive, statewide service across all of Tennessee.
The implications of this expansion extend beyond geographic growth. By scaling its footprint into major production regions, Buffalo Biodiesel ensures a consistent, high-volume supply of critical feedstock destined for advanced biofuel and renewable diesel refinement. This targeted rollout reflects the company's broader initiative to rapidly expand its closed-loop industrial supply chain, diverting waste from local landfills and supporting carbon-neutral energy solutions on a national scale. As demand for renewable fuels continues to rise, securing reliable sources of UCO becomes increasingly important for reducing carbon emissions and driving economic growth.
Founded in 2005, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. is a national leader in the circular economy, specializing in the recovery and transformation of UCO and agricultural waste streams into renewable fuels and advanced materials. Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, with operations currently spanning 15 states, the company is dedicated to building sustainable, closed-loop industrial ecosystems. For more information, visit www.buffalobiodiesel.com.
