About Us
About Midwest Renewable Biofuels Inc
A family-owned Iowa business dedicated to sustainable cooking oil recycling — turning your waste into renewable energy and real income.
🏠 Family-Owned & Operated
📍 Prairie City, Iowa
🌱 Eco-Friendly Mission
🏆 Metro Waste Authority Member
Our Mission Statement
“To collect waste vegetable oil from our partners in the food service industry using state-of-the-art systems and utilize it in the production of biodiesel, thus improving air quality and reducing the overall carbon footprint.”
Midwest Renewable Biofuels is an Iowa-based used cooking oil collection company that began as a family farm seeking to make our own fuel while providing a service to surrounding communities.
What started as a single farm using waste vegetable oil to reduce our carbon footprint has grown into a recycling firm that partners with restaurants and food service establishments in all corners of the Midwest. While our business has changed, we remain committed to clean, quality service with a personal touch.
Our Story
A Family Business Redefining an Industry
Midwest Renewable Biofuels Inc is a family-owned and operated enterprise at the forefront of transforming used cooking oil into an opportunity for profit and environmental sustainability. We specialize in efficient collection and recycling services, turning a routine task into a valuable, eco-friendly solution for businesses across Iowa and neighboring states.
We understand the importance of prompt service and quick response times. That’s why we guarantee a 48-hour pickup of your used oil. We offer free tank placement and there are no hidden service fees — we pay clients directly for their used cooking oil, turning a waste product into a source of income.
We pride ourselves on being a small family business that genuinely prioritizes customer service. Every call is answered quickly and efficiently. Our commitment to our clients and the environment sets us apart in the cooking oil grease recycling industry in Iowa.
Our state-of-the-art recycling process aids in reducing environmental impact and supports the creation of renewable energy, aligning your business with modern, green practices.
Our Promise to You
- Pickups within 48 hours, guaranteed
- Direct payment — competitive rebates for your oil
- Free blue container — no setup or service fees
- Calls answered promptly — real people, every time
- Full regulatory compliance at every step
- 100% of collected oil recycled into renewable biodiesel
Letter From The President
A Message From Dan Wilson
Traditionally, most people think biodiesel in Iowa comes from soybean oil. However, soybean oil costs are high since we use that product for food. Currently, soybean oil processing nearly demands government tax credits to break even.
As a society, we produce leftover oil from cooking, both vegetable and animal-based. These products, collected and processed correctly, can create a better, cleaner burning fuel than that which we are currently using from petroleum-based fuels.
Biodiesel reduces exhaust emissions, carbon monoxide, soot, and smoke. As a fuel, it has increased lubricating properties and can be blended with diesel to improve the poor lubricating properties of the new ultra-low sulfur diesel. And it is renewable! In producing biodiesel, we gather products that could clog our sewers, plug our drains, and increase our wastewater treatment costs.
It seems only natural that we should use waste products to produce better fuels — and reduce our dependence on imported petroleum. What a simple solution!
It is more complicated than that; collection, variable quality oils, and refining properties make this environmental solution more challenging. But if we as a community do our part to gather our waste oils and not pour them down the drains or throw them in the trash, we will enjoy a cleaner, greener Iowa.
Thanks for helping us make a better, cleaner environment!
Dan Wilson
President, Midwest Renewable Biofuels
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Year Established
Founded in 2012, Midwest Renewable Biofuels has been serving Iowa’s food service industry for over a decade.
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Services
Cooking Oil Recycling · Fryer Oil Collection · Recycling Used Oil · Kitchen Grease Disposal
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Languages
We serve our clients in English and Spanish.
Our Values
What Drives Us
As a family business, our values shape every decision we make and every service we provide.
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Customer-First Service
We treat every client like a neighbor, because to us, they are. Quick response, honest communication, and dependable service — always.
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Environmental Responsibility
Every gallon we collect reduces greenhouse gases and contributes to a circular economy. We take our environmental mission seriously.
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Innovation & Efficiency
We continuously invest in state-of-the-art recycling technology to maximize the renewable energy yield from every drop of oil we collect.
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Integrity & Compliance
As a Metro Waste Authority member, we adhere to the highest environmental standards and regulatory requirements in everything we do.
Service Area
Serving Communities Across Iowa
While headquartered in Prairie City, our service routes extend throughout Iowa and into surrounding states.
🏙️ Des Moines Metro Prairie City, IA Ankeny, IA Ames, IA Newton, IA Grinnell, IA Pella, IA Oskaloosa, IA Surrounding States
Don’t see your city? Contact us — we may serve your area.
Let’s Work Together
Ready to turn your cooking oil into revenue? Get in touch with Midwest Renewable Biofuels Inc today — we’re always happy to answer your questions.
13293 S 88th Ave W
Prairie City, IA 50228
Serving Iowa & Surrounding States
🌱 Eco-friendly cooking oil recycling.
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