Val Vista Sand & Gravel
Val Vista Sand & Gravel has been in the community for 17 years, providing the vital construction materials that go into roads, bridges, homes, hospitals, schools and office buildings that have made Maricopa County what it is today.
Val Vista includes two production operations, which make construction materials based on customer demand – sand and gravel mining and hot mix asphalt production.
Our facility is in compliance with all laws and regulations and considered by local, state and federal regulatory agencies to be proactive of public health and safety.
We are committed to listening and working with the community as a long-term, responsible neighbor.
We recently announced a series of improvements aimed at addressing concerns by some of our neighbors.
About Vulcan
We are committed to Maricopa County by creating and supporting jobs and economic opportunity while operating in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner.
We operate 39 facilities in Arizona and are no stranger to Maricopa County. More than 300 current and former Vulcan employees live in the County, and Vulcan has invested more than $275 million into Maricopa businesses and organizations since 2013.
Our Commitment
We are committed to investing in Maricopa County by creating and supporting jobs and economic opportunity while operating in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner.
We help support and sustain communities.
Vulcan Materials Company is the largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregate-based construction materials. An industry leader in safety, health and environmental stewardship, Vulcan’s coast-to-coast footprint aligns and serves the nation’s growth centers. Through the company’s extensive logistics network, Vulcan provides materials to build and repair valuable infrastructure such as roads, bridges, residential and commercial buildings, schools, hospitals and places of worship. Learn more at csr.vulcanmaterials.com
Val Vista Sand & Gravel includes two production operations:
- Aggregates mining and processing: We dig (no blasting) and process sand, dirt, gravel and rock, essential construction materials.
- Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) batch plant: We process aggregates into the asphalt pavement that is used on roads and driveways.
How Aggregates are mined at Val Vista
- Loose rock, gravel, sand and dirt are extracted from the ground using a dragline that breaks the material loose.
- A loader transfers the material to a primary crusher, which breaks the rocks into smaller ones.
- The aggregates are then transported via conveyor to the plant where the rock is crushed, sized and sorted.
- Most of the finished material is used at the facility for the production of hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement or concrete.
Serving the Environment Responsibly
Vulcan has established a strong record of environmental stewardship and operates Val Vista in a manner that is considered by local, state and federal regulatory officials to be protective of public health and safety.
- Emissions from the HMA plant range from 30 to 70 percent below the permitted limits set by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department
- Safe for our employees inside the gate and our neighbors beyond the property line
- Air quality controls at Val Vista include:
- Paved customer truck roads with rumble gates prevent track out on local roads
- Water truck to water roads and stockpiles
- Street sweep paved roads and entrance/exits
- Mounted water spray bars on conveyors, crushers and fixed plant equipment
- Comprehensive and Method 9 Dust Control Training
- Baghouse on hot mix asphalt plant
- Industry leader in employee safety, industrial health and environmental management systems
Dedicated to Safety
Protecting the safety and health of our employees and the community is Vulcan’s highest priority. Our commitment has resulted in a safety record that outperforms the industry.
- Zero lost time incidents since 2006 at Val Vista
- MSHA inspections = 0.29 violations per inspection vs. 1.05 industry average
- As a company, Vulcan just completed its best MSHA/OSHA safety record in its 60-year history, surpassing the industry average
- 99 percent citation-free with state and federal environmental inspections nationally
- Conduct frequent and regular reviews of safety practices to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Strengthening our Community
We are committed to serving as a responsible neighbor and building meaningful and lasting relationships with community through involvement in schools and a variety of charitable and civic organizations.
- Donated $123,000+ since 2013 to local schools, libraries and civic organizations
- Maintain a 24/7 community line to respond to questions or concerns
- Participate in community events and support local organizations, including community and civic groups
- Partner with local contractors, establish vendor relationships and provide economic opportunities
- Hosted an Open House to provide a behind-the-scenes tour for neighbors