Oil Donations
Loyola University Chicago buildings are currently closed until further notice. We are not able to accept any used cooking oil at this time. Please check back for updates. Thank you for supporting our program and sustainable use of our shared resources. **Posted March 20, 2020**
The Biodiesel Program accepts donations of used cooking oil from the Chicagoland area. If you have recently deep-fried a turkey, or have a jar of expired oil...we'll take it! All vegetable oil (including peanut oil) donated to Loyola will be turned into clean-burning, renewable fuel: biodiesel.
We do NOT accept solid fats, petroleum oil products, bacon grease, or pan drippings. For more information please contact us.
Our Oil Collection Network
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Individuals
To donate your oil please drop-off your oil in sealed containers at the School of Environmental Sustainability:
6349 N. Kenmore Ave.
Chicago, IL 60660
Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Look for the Oil Donation sign in the lobby.
Businesses/Colleges
Loyola has a professional oil collection service (Green Grease Environmental) who can pick-up your cooking oil at your restaurant, cafeteria, or food processing facility at no cost. By partnering with Loyola University Chicago and Green Grease Environmental we can guarantee that your oil gets turned into clean-burning biodiesel right here in Chicago! Bulk oil donations to Loyola University Chicago are tax-deductible and all logistics are handled by the Loyola Biodiesel Program and our operational partners.
| Name | Partner Since |
|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago | August 2007 |
| Uncommon Ground Restaurant | August 2007 |
| Waterfront Cafe | June 2010 |
| Hobbs Brook Management | March 2011 |
| Northwestern University | September 2012 |
| Kennedy King College (Chicago City College) | March 2013 |
| Wilber Wright College (Chicago City College) | August 2013 |
| Malcolm X College (Chicago City College) | August 2013 |
| Arturo Valazquez Institute (Chicago City College) | September 2013 |
| DePaul University | February 2014 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | October 2015 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | July 2016 |
| Shedd Aquarium | July 2016 |
| Field Museum | July 2016 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | January 2017 |
| Morton Arboretum | June 2017 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) | June 2017 |
| Individuals and Neighbors |
