Sustainability

Grease Trap/Environmental

Current Actions
  • Waste oil and Filters are 100% recycled
  • Used oil tanks from environmental projects are sent to metal recycling facilities
  • In 2008, 2.4 Million gallons of wastewater was reclaimed and discharged back into the ecosystem
  • Recycled 270,000 gallons of grease which was reused for fertilizer
Future Plans
  • Meeting with Wal-Mart and Buffalo Biodiesel to discuss pilot programs for turning grease waste into biodiesel fuel

Asphalt/Concrete

Current Actions
  • Recycled 56,000 tons of asphalt
  • Recycled 3,800 yards of concrete
Future Plans
  • Looking into citrus sprayers to replace diesel sprayers

Plumbing

Current Actions
  • Recycle all copper, metals and paper
Future Plans
  • Focusing on routing trucks more efficiently using less fuel

Stormwater

Current Actions
  • Use biodegradable Erosion Control Blankets
  • Use inlet protection devices that are reusable
  • Use environmentally friendly cleaners
  • Reusable de-watering devices
  • Take into consideration repair methods to disturb as little as possible and use products that have
    minimal impacts on the environment
  • Continue to educate ourselves and our customers
  • Manage construction waste thru proper disposal methods
  • Route and schedule projects to optimize efficiency and fuel use
  • Utilize recycling resources available to us

Fencing/Landscape/Structure

Current Actions
  • Have recycled 2800/# of Tin and 200/# of Iron
  • Taking yard waste to recycling center (when available)
  • Department managers car pool
Future Plans
  • Department is using a paperless time clock
  • Set up a compost site for yard waste to be reused for fertilization

Electric

Current Actions
  • 125 light fixtures, all with energy-saving low wattage fluorescent lamps and ballasts. Restrooms have
    energy-saving auto switching for lighting and fans. All interior and exterior night lighting set on auto timers
    for minimum usage.
  • Hot water heaters are set at minimum temperatures.
  • HAVC installed smart thermostats to reduce energy levels when offices are not in use

Shop

Current Actions
  • Recycle 100% used oil/filters. In 2008, recycled 310 gallons of used oil
  • Location for recycling center , recycle cans, bottles, and cardboard