Buffalo Biodiesel shares updates on facility modernization, NYSDEC compliance

Buffalo Biodiesel Inc., a New York-based recycling and renewable feedstock company, has announced advancements in its ongoing facility modernization and mandated environmental compliance program with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

On Nov. 2, 2025, Buffalo Biodiesel submitted a comprehensive work plan to the NYSDEC, outlining its plans to retrofit all indoor and outdoor tanks and storage devices used for the storage of used cooking oil and yellow grease to provide secondary containment. The company has confirmed that this submission was accepted and approved by the NYSDEC.

On Oct. 28, 2025, Buffalo Biodiesel submitted a work plan for the installation of overfill prevention systems for all used cooking oil and yellow grease storage tanks and devices. This submission has also been accepted and approved by the NYSDEC.

In October, Buffalo Biodiesel announced it has resolved permitting matters with the NYSDEC, having engaged in discussions that resulted in its ability to continue operating its Tonawanda, New York, facility while completing environmental and engineering upgrades.

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The company says it is continuing to work on finalizing the last remaining milestones, which it expects will fully meet and complete requirements for final permitting.

“These approvals are an important validation of the work we’ve been doing to strengthen our operations and raise the bar on environmental protection,” Sumit Majumdar, CEO of Buffalo Biodiesel, says. “Secondary containment and overfill prevention are foundational safeguards, and we appreciate the NYSDEC’s review and acceptance of our plans as we continue investing in infrastructure that supports safe, compliant and scalable growth.”