Amador County – The Jackson Rancheria’s new property-wide recycling program has been both comprehensive and successful and in the past four years has recycled over 2.5 million pounds, or more than 1,250 tons, of materials that would otherwise have gone into landfills.
The Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel announced details of its “Green Business” practices. A property-wide universal recycling program recycles materials generated by everything from gaming to restaurants to construction. In the past four years, Jackson Rancheria has recycled over 2.5 million pounds of materials that would otherwise have gone into landfills. The sale of the materials generated over $400,000 in revenue.
The Landscaping Department continually removes non-native and invasive weeds throughout the property and plants most areas with native, drought-tolerant plants to reduce water usage. Jackson Rancheria operates its own water treatment plant, which produces high quality reusable water generally used for landscape irrigation. All reclaimed water meets or exceeds state and federal standards.
The Rancheria also constructed seven arched culverts under roadways to maintain a natural substrate for storm water runoff protection and ecological preservation. There are now Tribal ordinances requiring the protection and preservation of storm water drainage.
The Rancheria produces an average of 10,000 pounds of grease waste per week, which goes to a bio-diesel plant to be turned into fuel. All lights in the six level parking garage use more energy efficient types.
The custodial staff has identified and put into use numerous everyday products that are kinder to the environment. Toilet tissue is made from almost 100% recycled base paper, processed without chlorine, and exceeding the EPA guidelines for post-consumer products. Various products used for cleaning at the facility have earned the Green Seal certification.
The Marketing Department has also found products and vendors that reduce their impact on the environment.
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