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Saving the Planet With a
Bar of Soap and a Truck
That Smells Like
French Fries
The Oil Recycling and Biodiesel Programs
of Daphne UtilitiesRob McElroy, P.E.
General ManagerDaphne Utilities
Danger!Danger!
Sewer Spills
NO!
OSHAOSHA
Utility Management?
Law Enforcement?
Proactive ProtectionProactive Protection
The The CulpritCulprit
CommercialCommercial ResidentialResidentialFOGFOGFOGFOG
SewersSewers
Grease Grease Management Management ProgramProgram
• Commercial Businesses
• Grease Management Plan
Which is more dangerous?Which is more dangerous?
=
A Thousand CutsA Thousand Cuts
OIL
OIL
OIL
OILOIL
OIL
OIL
Every 10k Customers = 7 barrels / month!
Clogged Arteries
The ProblemThe Problem
Clogged Sewers
Grease Constricted Flow
Sewer Pipe
Cost Cost Effective?Effective?
Cost Effective?Cost Effective?
Address the Address the SourceSource of the of the
ProblemProblem
• Free
• Voluntary
• Residential Customers
Oil & GreaseOil & GreaseRecycling Recycling
Oil Oil JugJug
Recycling StationsRecycling Stations
……is in is in WHEREWHERE they are. they are.……is in is in WHEREWHERE they are. they are.
The Secret…The Secret…The Secret…The Secret…
Grocery StoresGrocery Stores
WalmartWalmart
Gas StationGas Station
Apartment ComplexApartment Complex
Recycling CenterRecycling CenterRecycling CenterRecycling Center
Drop It OffDrop It Off
PickPickUp TheUp TheUsedUsed
OilOil
Empty The JugsEmpty The Jugs
400 - 500
40% Less
80%
Reduction!80%
Reduction!
Return on InvestmentReturn on Investment Start-up cost - $3,000
What does a sewer spill cost?
What What about the about the
oil?oil?
““I’ve got an idea…”I’ve got an idea…”
(Embrace the happy accident)(Embrace the happy accident)
Biodiesel Biodiesel PlantPlant
• Converts used oil into biodiesel fuel
Biodiesel PlantBiodiesel PlantMark I
Biodiesel Biodiesel PlantPlant
Mark II
Biodiesel Biodiesel PlantPlant
Current
Plant
BioPro 190BioPro 190
www.utahbiodieselsupply.comwww.utahbiodieselsupply.com
www.springboardbiodiesel.comwww.springboardbiodiesel.com
Finished Fuel
B2020% biodiesel
80% regular diesel
Fleet Fuel
“My truck smells like French fries!!”
Emergency Generators
Biodiesel UsesBiodiesel Uses
B20 BiodieselB20 BiodieselEmission Type B20
Carbon Monoxide - 12.6%
Hydrocarbons - 11%
Nitrogen Oxides +1.2 %
Carcinogens - 12% - 20%
Carbon Dioxide * - 15.7%Source: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Golden, Colorado
BiodieselBiodiesel
• Less smoke
• Greater lubricity
• Superior detergency
• Less smoke
• Greater lubricity
• Superior detergency
Benefits to UsBenefits to Us• Low cost (about $1/ gallon)
• Made from a pure waste product
• A powerful story
Return on InvestmentReturn on Investment Start-up cost - $12,000
Save $2-$3 per gallon
100 gals per week X 40 weeks
$8k – $12k per year cost savings
The Story - Priceless
By-Product of Making Biodiesel
Glycerin
GlycerinGlycerinSoapSoap
A Creative Connection!!!
What We’re NOTWhat We’re NOT
• Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce 2007 Environmental Award
• Alabama League of Municipalities Municipal Achievement Award
• Olde Towne Daphne Spirit Award
• Baldwin County Commission Environmental Award
Award-Winning Utilities
Where to from here?Where to from here?
Oil Recycling and Biodiesel today…
…protects the water supply of tomorrow!
Rob McElroy, P.E.www.daphneutilities.com
(251) 626-2628
Questions?Questions?