Buffalo Biodiesel, a renewable energy company with operations throughout the North East, has announced that there were 96 UCO thefts in seven states between 4 and 10 November.
In most of the thefts, the thieves broke the locks and then used drum pumps to extract the used cooking oil (UCO) from the vats.
Buffalo Biodiesel said they are working with local, county and state law enforcement agencies in each city to bring those responsible to justice.
It is estimated that thousands of gallons of UCO were stolen.
Buffalo Biodiesel operates in 15 states and pays small businesses for UCO.
These suppliers contribute to a more sustainable future by reusing their waste.
This additional revenue helps increase their financial stability.