posted on Friday, May 30, 2008 8:28 AM
by
Jeremy RVARC
Roanoke City Wants to Grease You Up
This just came from the Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition. Roanoke City wants to get home-brew biodiesel makers connected up with restaurants who will supply you with waste grease:
Roanoke City has been using biodiesel in its own fleet for over a year. They buy from commercial distributers.
But we all know that you can make biodiesel from leftover restuarant oils - as in the movie "French Fries to Go." A number of restaurants in downtown Roanoke are willing to share their leftovers with you, and city government can help you find them.
If you or someone you know is making their own biodiesel and would like a local supply of grease, please contact Ken Cronin, Roanoke's Director of General Services, at kenneth.cronin@roanokeva.gov, (540) 853-1805.