It is estimated that the food service industry produces more than 3 billion gallons of spent oil annually in America and more than 30 million gallons in North Carolina ("NC"). Converting one industry's waste into another industry's product provides a dual benefit.
Eco Collection Systems' is also proud to be a regional supplier of sustainable biodiesel feed stock. Our feed stock is produced from the animal fats and used cooking oils we collect and recycle from our valued clients. These fats are processed into ASTM standard quality biodiesel.
Yellow Grease, which is also known as feed grade fats, are characterized as blends of animal fats, vegetable oils and refined used cooking oils that have been collected from restaurant fryers. More and more, yellow grease is being used as an environmentally friendly source for animal feed ingredients.