Yellow Grease Price Tracker: USDA Regional Ask Quotes
Read the USDA market report in its actual scope; these values are not guaranteed restaurant payouts.
USDA Regional Yellow Grease Ask Quotes
USDA's regional yellow grease quotes, in cents per pound. Reported October 2, 2026 for the week 9/28/2026 - 10/2/2026.
| Region | Sale type | Range (¢/lb) | Average | Year ago | Freight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA-Central Coast | Ask | 49.50–51.50 | 50.50 | 41.50 | FOB-T/R |
| CA-San Joaquin Valley | Ask | 49.50–67.00 | 56.33 | 47.75 | DLVD-T |
| CA-South | Ask | 51.50–53.50 | 52.50 | 46.33 | FOB-T/R |
| CA-South | Ask | 66.00–68.00 | 67.00 | 52.33 | DLVD-T |
| Minnesota | Ask | 51.00–59.00 | 54.00 | 39.00 | FOB-T |
How to read this. USDA quotes yellow grease by region, not as a single national number, so the rows remain separate. A restaurant's collection agreement may differ because of its material, volume, location, pickup terms and collector contract.
Exact source: USDA AMS National Animal By-Product Feedstuff Report, report dated October 2, 2026. USDA Feedstuffs Reports landing page.
Retrieved October 3, 2026 at 10:15 UTC.
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How to use the report
Match the region, sale type, unit, and freight term. Record the report date and retrieval time. A collector proposal can reflect collection, container, transport, contamination, processing, contract, and volume terms that are outside the USDA row.
What the tracker does not prove
It does not prove a restaurant payout, a collector margin, a local transaction, or the value of grease-trap waste. Yellow grease from used cooking oil and grease-trap waste are different materials.
Open the exact USDA AMS_3510 report. The USDA Feedstuffs Reports page provides report context.
Frequently asked questions
Are these restaurant payout prices?
No. They are USDA regional rendering/feedstuff market quotes. A restaurant's collector agreement and material conditions can differ.
Does USDA publish one national yellow-grease average here?
The tracker does not create one. It displays the regional rows USDA publishes.
What dates should I check?
Check both the USDA report date and the tracker retrieval time. If the refresh is stale, open the USDA report directly.
Is grease-trap waste the same as yellow grease?
No. Used cooking oil commonly described as yellow grease and grease-trap waste are different materials with different handling and market contexts.