Riverside Cement Co - Cement Plant in Riverside, California, USA

Riverside Cement Co is a cement plant located at 1500 Rubidoux Blvd in Riverside, California. The facility is operational and classified under NAICS code 327310 (Cement Manufacturing). As a cement plant, it is part of the industrial utilities sector with significant energy and material throughput. The facility operates under the jurisdiction of the US Environmental Protection Agency, subject to Clean Air Act (CAA) standards for cement kiln emissions, Clean Water Act (CWA) permits for process water discharge, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements for hazardous waste management. Cement plants in California also comply with state-level air quality regulations from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and local South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) rules. Cement production is energy-intensive and generates CO2 from both fuel combustion and calcination. The plant's location in Riverside places it within a region with growing urban development and air quality concerns. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to regional construction material supply, while regulatory oversight aims to mitigate environmental impacts.

The Riverside area experiences a semi-arid climate with frequent temperature inversions that can trap air pollutants near the ground. Cement plants emit particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide. Proximity to residential communities increases exposure risk. The facility is subject to SCAQMD rules for fugitive dust and kiln emissions, and must comply with California's stringent greenhouse gas reporting requirements.