The funny thing about bio-diesel is that it is only economical if there is no demand. If you are willing to collect refuse cooking oil and process it in your garage, keep quiet. As soon as it becomes popular, restaurants will quit giving it away.
Be careful if you decide to use cooking oil as a motor fuel, you could get arrrested!
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