Environmental Commitment
Just Refiners USA, Inc. is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and is in full compliance with all rules and regulations set forth by the EPA in conjunction with the State of Nevada, Washoe County, and the City of Sparks. JRI will comply with all relevant environmental legislation set forth by these institutions and will set goals for ongoing improvement.
An Environmental Engineer Is Available at All Times To Ensure
- —JRI complies with environmental legislation.
- —JRI assesses the environmental impact of current and future operations.
- —JRI continually seeks to improve environmental performance.
- —JRI is committed to reducing pollution, emissions and waste.
- —JRI trains employees in environmental matters and empowers them to contribute and participate.
- —JRI understands the importance of environmental principles and commits to continual improvement.
- —JRI can assure the community in which we operate about our commitment to the environment.
Zero Discharge
Between 2017 and 2022 the spent carbon processed by JRI produced 1,455 tons of water. All 1,455 tons have been treated in house. This means JRI remains a zero-discharge facility.
Safety Training
Just Refiners recognizes that education and training are important tools for informing workers and managers about workplace hazards and controls so they can work safely. JRI takes full responsibility to protect visitors and employees equally, along with the environment. Safety meetings are held regularly covering all areas associated with JRI’s processes.
Visitors sign a form recognizing the safety procedures in place and wear protective safety gear in the workplace. Hard hats, high visibility vests, safety glasses and hearing protection are supplied, or visitors are welcome to bring their own PPE as long as it is OSHA certified. Shorts, sleeveless tops and open toe shoes are prohibited in the operations area.
JRI has employees who are CPR and First Aid trained on site, and several who are OSHA 30 and OSHA 10 certified. The facility complies with OSHA, City of Sparks, Washoe County, State of Nevada and EPA regulations.
Environmental Consultant — Michael “Mike” Elges
Just Refiners receives environmental consultation and support from Mike Elges, a senior environmental manager with over 30 years of experience in environmental engineering and business management.
Mike worked for the State of Nevada’s Gaming Control Board beginning in 1983 and transferred to the State’s Division of Environmental Protection as an Environmental Engineer in 1990. In mid-2001 he was promoted to Chief of the Bureau of Air Pollution Control, serving through 2009, and in 2010 became Deputy Administrator of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection, managing the state’s regulatory environmental programs.
He is nationally recognized as a leading expert in mercury, given his extensive work in coal combustion, precious metal mining, and the transport, repackaging and storage of the nation’s mercury stockpile.
