Biodiesel Feedstock Collection — Consistent Supply, Verified Quality

Every load we deliver is tested and guaranteed to have a free fatty acid content below 4 percent and a moisture content below 0.5 percent. These specifications are suitable for standard base-catalyzed transesterification without additional acid-catalyzed pre-treatment. We also screen for polymerized oil, food solids, cleaning chemical residues, and other contaminants that affect processing equipment and fuel quality. Quality testing happens at two stages — when oil arrives at our aggregation facility from collection routes and again before outbound delivery to your plant. Test results are documented on a quality certificate that accompanies every load. If your facility has tighter specifications than our standard guarantees, we can discuss custom quality parameters and adjusted testing protocols. Any load that fails testing is rejected at our facility before it reaches your receiving tank, so your production line never encounters off-spec feedstock that could cause catalyst degradation or yield loss.

RIN generation under the EPA Renewable Fuel Standard requires producers to demonstrate that their feedstock originated from a qualifying source and followed a documented pathway from origin through processing. Our chain of custody system tracks every gallon from the individual commercial kitchen where it was collected through aggregation, quality testing, and delivery to your facility. The documentation includes source identification, collection date and manifest number, transporter CDFA license credentials, aggregation facility receiving records, quality test results, and delivery confirmation with volume and date. This upstream traceability is what EPA-registered producers need to generate D4 RINs for biomass-based diesel or D5 RINs for advanced biofuel. The EPA maintains approved pathway requirements at epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard/approved-pathways-renewable-fuel, and our documentation system is designed specifically to satisfy these requirements. We also retain all records for the duration applicable to regulatory and tax examinations.

Our current monthly aggregation capacity exceeds 500,000 gallons, sourced from a collection network spanning thousands of commercial kitchens across Orange County, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Restaurant oil generation is relatively stable year-round compared to crop-based feedstocks, though we see modest increases during summer tourism season and holiday periods when restaurant traffic spikes. We manage seasonal fluctuations by maintaining a geographically diverse collection base — when one corridor slows, others compensate. For producers requiring volume commitments, we offer contractual guarantees with clearly defined terms, seasonal adjustment provisions, and force majeure language that protects both parties. If your production plans call for volume increases over time, our collection network is actively expanding with new restaurant accounts added weekly, giving us built-in headroom to scale supply alongside your growing demand.

Yes. The federal biodiesel mixture excise tax credit and the biodiesel producer credit, claimed on IRS Form 8864, require producers to maintain records substantiating the type, source, and quantity of feedstock used in production. Our documentation provides the feedstock sourcing records that substantiate these claims during IRS examination — including volume records, source identification confirming the oil originated from commercial food preparation operations (not virgin oil), quality test results, and delivery records matching feedstock receipts to your production logs. The IRS provides guidance on Form 8864 requirements at irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-8864. We maintain these records for the full duration of the applicable statute of limitations, which can extend to six years for substantial understatements. Your tax team can access our records through the compliance dashboard or request certified copies for audit response at any time.

Used cooking oil feedstock offers several advantages over virgin crop-based oils for renewable fuel production. First, UCO generates higher RIN values under the Renewable Fuel Standard because its lifecycle carbon intensity is significantly lower — the carbon in the oil was already embedded in the food supply chain, so converting it to fuel adds minimal new carbon burden. Second, UCO is not subject to the agricultural commodity price volatility that affects soybean oil, canola oil, and palm oil markets. Third, using waste-derived feedstock avoids the indirect land use change concerns and sustainability criticisms associated with crop-based biofuel feedstocks. The tradeoff is that UCO requires more rigorous quality control due to variability in FFA content, moisture, and contaminants — which is exactly why a professional aggregator with testing infrastructure adds value compared to spot market sourcing. For producers seeking the most favorable carbon intensity scores for LCFS credits or the highest RIN category, waste-derived UCO consistently outperforms virgin crop oils.

Our collection operation holds all required California licenses for used cooking oil transportation and aggregation. Every driver carries a current CDFA transporter license for inedible kitchen grease under California Code of Regulations Title 3, and our aggregation facility operates under a CDFA rendering license as required by CCR Title 3 Section 1180.32, available at regulations.justia.com/states/california/title-3/division-2/chapter-4/subchapter-2/article-44/section-1180-32/. We maintain manifest documentation that meets CDFA Title 3 requirements for every collection event, and our chain of custody systems satisfy the upstream documentation standards that EPA-registered renewable fuel producers need for RIN generation under the Renewable Fuel Standard program at epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program. Our licensing, insurance, and compliance records are available for review by your procurement and legal teams during vendor qualification. We proactively renew all licenses and maintain continuous compliance — you will never receive a delivery from an operation with lapsed credentials.