Associated Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc. - Cement Plant in Los Angeles, California

Associated Ready Mixed Concrete, Inc. is a cement plant located at 2730 E Washington Blvd in Los Angeles, California. The facility is operational and serves the local construction sector, producing ready-mix concrete and cement products. As a medium-scale plant in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, it supports infrastructure and building projects across Southern California. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) for emissions, the Clean Water Act (CWA) for wastewater, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) for hazardous waste management. It is also subject to TRI Section 313 reporting for toxic chemical releases. The facility's NAICS codes (327310 and 327320) indicate cement manufacturing and ready-mix concrete production, which involve processes such as raw material handling, kiln operations, and mixing. Cement plants are significant sources of air pollutants, including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, and require stringent emission controls. The facility's proximity to residential areas in Los Angeles necessitates compliance with local air quality management district rules. Its role in providing construction materials makes it integral to regional development, while environmental oversight ensures mitigation of industrial impacts.

Los Angeles, California, has a Mediterranean climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap air pollutants near the ground. The region is designated as a non-attainment area for ozone and particulate matter under the Clean Air Act. Cement plants like this one contribute to local emissions of dust, NOx, and SO2, which are regulated by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). The facility's location in an urban industrial zone means it is near residential communities, requiring adherence to strict emission limits and community right-to-know reporting under TRI.