In what could be the beginning of the end for small scale home made biodiesel, this battle could be the start of many similar troubles. Last November we said the period when home biodiesel makers could gather up used cooking oil without any problems would come to a close as prices went up and more people recognized the value of this former waste product.
In Salt Lake County, Utah, large renderers are protesting that home biodiesel makers don't have to follow the EPA regulations they are forced to follow. The large companies that use the grease for animal feed say the home biodiesel makers should have the same licenses and insurance they have and now the Salt Lake Valley Health Department is listening.
This was easy to see coming and though this is the first report we've seen of the battle, it certainly won't be the last.
Link: Salt Lake Tribune
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While the large companies might be battling against homebrew biodiesel for commercial gains, I think the idea of everyone producing biodiesel (be they small or large) having a standard licence makes sense ( as long as this license does not cost a bomb)…because the process of biodiesel production does involve a few chemicals that can be harmful if not used correctly, so I think it will be a good idea to have some certifications done for the producers
Some thoughts from BDPedia.com – The Biodiesel WWW Encyclopedia