Buffalo Biodiesel Inc. (BBD), a national leader in the recovery and processing of used cooking oil (UCO), announced on September 30, 2026, the launch of its collection operations in Tennessee. The strategic expansion immediately follows the official issuance of the company’s 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 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 and securely established, the company is accelerating its national logistics network by expanding 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.
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.
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 that reduce carbon emissions and drive economic growth. More information is available at www.buffalobiodiesel.com.
The expansion into Tennessee matters because it signals the company’s ability to execute a national growth strategy now that its key New York processing facility is fully permitted. The Tonawanda permit removes a significant regulatory hurdle, providing the operational certainty needed to invest in new collection infrastructure. Tennessee’s high UCO production offers a valuable feedstock source, and the planned Knoxville hub will improve logistics efficiency, helping to secure a steady supply for renewable fuel production. This move supports broader efforts to divert waste from landfills and reduce carbon emissions, aligning with growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. As Buffalo Biodiesel extends its reach into new markets, it strengthens its closed-loop supply chain and contributes to the national transition toward cleaner fuels.
