Andalusia Makes First Biodiesel Delivery to Shaw

Anadalusia, AL, Sept. 23, 2009--The city of Andalusia, Ala. has made its first delivery of 250 gallons of biodiesel fuel to Shaw Industries, the largest employer in the city, according to the Andalusia Star-News.

The city began converting used cooking oil into biodiesel fuel in April, recycling oil that would otherwise clog up the city’s sewer system.

Shaw will use the fuel in its boilers.

“This saves us from having to buy natural gas or other fuel,” said Cary Baker, director of operations. “We can then take that money we saved on fuel and credit it to our freight account, which helps us compete with other plants within the company.”

The city collects the used fuel from restaurants and citizens, and then converts it into biodiesel at its processing station, which is located at the public works department.

Shaw also has its own biodiesel processing station, and collects used oil from its employees and some area restaurants. To date, Shaw has produced 4,350 gallons of biodiesel at Plant 65.

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