Puget Sound Brown Grease Symposium
April 15, 2009
Photo Courtesy of Tom Green
Note: Symposium presentations, breakout group notes, and attendee list are posted under the Resources tab
Description
Brown grease is generated in food service establishments from fats, oils, and grease in food products. It is collected in grease traps and interceptors. Whereas yellow (fryer) grease is often used for biodiesel manufacture, almost all brown grease is still sent to landfills.
Currently brown grease is a cost to the principle stakeholders. Restaurants pay to dispose of it. Pumping companies often regard the hauling of brown grease to be a “loss-leader” and municipalities have to deal with sewage overflows caused by brown grease. Yet, the potential energy value of brown grease is high
This Symposium will explore the possibility that brown grease in the Puget Sound could be put into productive use as a fuel feedstock. All stakeholders involved in brown grease are invited to participate in the Puget Sound Brown Grease Symposium. Please join us to explore this challenging issue!
Details
When: April 15, 2009 - 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where: Seattle Center, Alki Room - Near the corner of Warren Ave N and Republican Street.
Directions: From I-5: Take Mercer Street exit and take right at light. Take left at next light onto Valley and follow into Broad Street. Take right on Denny Way then right on 1st Avenue. See map. Please call Seattle Center Customer Service at (206) 684-7200 if you need additional directions.
Parking: Parking is available in all Seattle Center lots.
Who: All stakeholders involved in brown grease are invited to participate. Please join us!
Sponsors
This event is brought to you by PPRC, Seattle Public Utilities - FOG (Fats, Oil, Grease), and IMEX - local hazardous waste program in King County.
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Questions? Contact Debra Taevs, dtaevs@pprc.org