New facility at Cardinal site would make fuel from grease - Business - TheState.com

By SAMMY FRETWELL - sfretwell@thestate.com

"Coastal Biodiesel, with headquarters in Conway, serves restaurants that need a place to dispose of grease, which can clog sewer systems. The company collects used cooking oil from restaurants for conversion into biodiesel fuel. In addition to Columbia, the company operates in the Myrtle Beach and Charleston areas. Coastal Biodiesel’s website notes that its process is environmentally friendly. Biodiesel is often blended with petroleum diesel, which helps reduce wear and tear on engines, according to the website.
Columbia utilities director Joey Jaco said Coastal already has a contract with the city to process grease at Columbia’s sewer plant, but it would move the operation to the Cardinal site."