East Ridge Plans to Make Biodiesel Out of Used Cooking Oil

The City of East Ridge pushes a plan to make biodiesel out of used cooking oil.

The city plans to convert discarded grease collected from residents and businesses to make fuel for its fleet.

It could save thousands of dollars.

 William Whitson, East Ridge City Manager, "We're still counting yet because not only do we get the savings from the reduced price of the biodiesel itself but we also are potentially in line for federal tax credits.

That could save East Ridge as much as a dollar per gallon on biodiesel.

It uses hundreds of gallons per day.

A vote is expected November 12.