Pacific Palisades Fire Clean-up
Security Paving Company played a vital role in the clean-up efforts following the Palisades-Malibu Fire in early 2025, contributing specialized expertise in debris removal and environmental restoration. As part of the region’s coordinated response led by agencies like the US Army Corps of Engineers, hundreds of contracted trucks moved thousands of debris loads from the devastated area daily, helping residents and businesses begin the process of rebuilding. A key component of Security Paving Company's work was its partnership with Recycled Base Materials, Inc., which provided portable crushing plants to process concrete and asphalt debris onsite. Instead of sending all fire-damaged material to landfills, Recycled Base Materials converted it into useful construction aggregates such as RAP (reclaimed asphalt pavement), lean concrete base, and Class II base material. This approach was instrumental in recycling efforts, dramatically reducing landfill use, and supporting sustainable rebuilding throughout Malibu and the Palisades. By turning fire-related debris into valuable recycled products, Security Paving Company and Recycled Base Materials not only expedited cleanup, but also set a high standard for environmental stewardship in disaster recovery.
Costa Mesa Route 55
Recycled Base Materials, Inc. incorporates advanced sustainability practices along the State Route 55 corridor in Costa Mesa by recycling demolished concrete and asphalt onsite for use as high-grade base material. Working with prime contractor Security Paving Company, Inc., Recycled Base Materials, Inc. crushed and repurposed an impressive 500,000 tons of existing highway pavement on location, minimizing landfill waste and eliminating the need for new raw materials. This closed-loop recycling approach involved high-capacity mobile crushing of extensive pavement debris, placing the recycled aggregate directly into the road’s sub-base layer to support Caltrans' sustainability goals while reducing transportation costs and project timelines.
Temecula Route 15
The Security Paving Interstate 15 Freeway project in Riverside County incorporates advanced sustainability practices by recycling demolished concrete onsite and using it as Class 2 aggregate base material for new construction, significantly reducing environmental impact and supporting regional resource efficiency. Working with Recycled Base Materials, Inc. (RBM), 40,000 tons of existing highway concrete were crushed onsite and repurposed, minimizing landfill waste and eliminating the need for new raw materials. The recycling process involved the demolition of the two outside travel lanes, followed by high-capacity mobile crushing and placement of the recycled concrete in the road’s sub-base layer, supporting Caltrans’ strict sustainability goals. This closed-loop recycling approach aligns with Security Paving's broader commitment to environmental stewardship and efficient engineering, drastically reducing both material transportation costs and the overall construction timeline.
Riverside Recycling Operations
Large-scale crushing and recycling project in Riverside, CA. Processing over 200,000 tons of concrete and rubble, converting waste into high-quality Class 2 base material.
Norwalk, La Mirada RT 5
Recycled Base Materials, Inc. incorporates advanced sustainability practices along the Interstate 5 corridor in Norwalk and La Mirada by recycling demolished concrete and asphalt onsite for use as high-grade base material. Working with prime contractor Security Paving Company, Inc., Recycled Base Materials, Inc. crushed and repurposed an impressive 800,000 tons of existing highway pavement on location, minimizing landfill waste and eliminating the need for new raw materials. This closed-loop recycling approach involved high-capacity mobile crushing of extensive pavement debris from 2018 to 2025, placing the recycled aggregate directly into the road’s sub-base layer to support Caltrans' sustainability goals while reducing transportation costs and project timelines.