Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in the recovery and processing of used cooking oil (UCO), has announced the launch of its collection operations in Tennessee. The expansion comes immediately after the company received its Part 360 solid waste management permit from 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 designed with a permitted capacity of 300,000 gallons per week.
With its core processing infrastructure formally authorized, Buffalo Biodiesel is 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," said 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 strengthens the supply chain for advanced biofuels and renewable diesel, which depend on consistent, high-volume feedstock. By scaling its footprint into major production regions, Buffalo Biodiesel ensures a steady supply of critical feedstock destined for refinement. The 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 Tennessee, the move could bring new collection infrastructure and partnerships with restaurants and food processors, turning a waste disposal challenge into a valuable commodity. For the renewable energy industry, the additional UCO volume helps meet growing demand for low-carbon fuels. Buffalo Biodiesel, founded in 2005, currently operates in 15 states and is headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The company specializes in transforming UCO and agricultural waste streams into renewable fuels and advanced materials. More information about its operations and sustainability initiatives is available at www.buffalobiodiesel.com.
