Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in the recovery and processing of used cooking oil (UCO), has announced the launch of collection operations in Tennessee. The expansion follows the official 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 Part 360 permit provides 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, Buffalo Biodiesel is now accelerating its national logistics network by moving into high-yield Southern markets.
"Now that operations for our Tonawanda facility are secure, we are rolling out on our expansion," stated Frank V. Balon, President and Chief Legal Officer of Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. "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 forthcoming Knoxville satellite hub will anchor these routing operations, streamlining the capture and transport of UCO.
This expansion matters because it directly strengthens the domestic supply of critical feedstock for advanced biofuels and renewable diesel. By scaling its footprint into major production regions, Buffalo Biodiesel ensures a consistent, high-volume supply of UCO destined for 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.
For an industry that depends on reliable collection networks, the Tennessee move signals a significant step toward national consolidation. It also demonstrates how regulatory approval in one state can unlock growth in another, creating a more resilient infrastructure for waste-to-energy production. As demand for renewable fuels continues to rise, Buffalo Biodiesel's ability to secure both processing capacity and new collection territories positions it to play a larger role in the circular economy.
Founded in 2005, Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. specializes 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 that reduce carbon emissions and drive economic growth. More information is available at www.buffalobiodiesel.com.
