Hat Creek Construction & Materials · Susanville & Lassen County, CA
Skyline Aggregate & Recycling
Building the Next 50 Years Together. A proposed aggregate quarry and asphalt recycling facility in Susanville, Lassen County, California. Hat Creek Construction & Materials' commitment to local jobs, sustainable construction, and our mountain home.
What is Skyline Aggregate & Recycling?
Skyline Aggregate & Recycling is a proposed quarry and asphalt recycling facility directly adjacent to Susanville in Lassen County, CA. It is designed to supply locally sourced construction aggregate and recycled asphalt for Northern California projects.
Who is developing the project?
Hat Creek Construction & Materials, a family-owned contractor headquartered in Burney, CA since 1972, with significant operations in Susanville, owns and is developing the Skyline project.
Where is the facility located?
The project site is on Skyline Road in Lassen County, California, directly adjacent to Susanville (ZIP 96130).
Our Commitment to Lassen County
Four priorities guide every decision on this project.
Economic Growth & Job Creation
Hat Creek Construction & Materials employs 75 people today and projects growth to up to 125 with Skyline: family-sustaining wages, payroll, and vendor spending that stay in Lassen County.
A Reliable, Local Supply of Aggregate
About 90% of processed aggregate goes to nearby job sites. Shorter hauls mean cleaner air, lower consumer costs, and more affordable roads, schools, and housing.
Exceeding California's Environmental Standards
Designed to exceed California's standards for noise, truck traffic, and environmental protection, not just meet them. Fully CEQA-compliant, with a completed Environmental Impact Report producing 78 specific mitigation and monitoring requirements across 10 categories.
Worker Safety & Minimal Neighborhood Impact
An industry-leading safety record, structural noise berms, advanced dust suppression, and a 300-acre conservation buffer protect our team and the surrounding community.
78 Requirements Across 10 Categories
Hat Creek's Environmental Impact Report established 78 specific, enforceable requirements across these 10 categories, with ongoing monitoring and reporting to the county.
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Air quality
Dust suppression, paved haul roads, and CARB-compliant equipment.
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Wildlife & biological resources
Deer-friendly fencing, daily equipment checks, and a clean site.
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Cultural, historical & tribal resources
Coordinated with the Susanville Indian Rancheria under a signed MOU.
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Geology, slopes & paleontology
Slope stability monitoring and fossil-discovery protocols during excavation.
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Roads, transportation & safety
DOT/CHP compliance and 57-point daily truck inspections.
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Aesthetics & lighting
Shielded, directional lighting with zero light pollution beyond the boundary.
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Noise & vibration
Decibel limits, noise berms, and blast monitoring at sensitive property lines.
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Surface water & groundwater
No reduction in groundwater levels; no wells within 3 miles; stormwater captured and reused.
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Hazards & materials
Hazardous materials and SPCC plans with secondary containment.
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SMARA reclamation & financial assurance
State-required reclamation plan, bonded to guarantee restoration.
Dust, Water & Noise: Here's the Plan
Dust
Water trucks spray haul roads continuously. Entry and internal roads are paved. On-site speed limits and recycled pond water support dust control.
Water
About 16,000 gallons per day (roughly one 10-GPM garden hose running 24 hours). Stormwater is captured and reused on-site, never discharged.
Noise
Every property line must meet strict decibel limits, verified by equipment testing. Noise berms shield nearby neighbors. All blasting is daytime-only with advance notice.