Washington Rock Quarries, Inc.

We wanted to take a break from the norm and highlight the awesome efforts we've been seeing on social media by mines and construction companies to combat destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in the southern U.S. Hedrick Industries | Mining Operations in NC, SC, and TN Employees at facilities affected by the storm have been working hard to clean up so they can mobilize. Where they can, facilities have been working hard to supply North Carolina DOT trucks to rebuild roads and infrastructure. Heidelberg Materials, Southeast Region | Mine Sites throughout the Southeast President Scott Dickson reported that Heidelberg Materials made a donation of $75,000 to the American Red Cross and are matching employee donations. They’re also offering help to team members and the community. Maymead, Inc. | Paving Contractor Serving NC, TN, and VA Despite losing one of their team members and their facilities being flooded, they're mobilizing to help reconstruct roads damaged by the floods. Please share other examples you’ve seen!

There are so many things to consider when buying gravel: where to get it, how much to buy, the different kinds available, and more. Our blog article at WashingtonRock.com covers all the basics. We hope you enjoy! Photo by Stuart Isett #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #trivia #Rocktober

Why is "minus" gravel so dirty looking? Why not buy "clean" or "washed" gravel instead? Knowing the difference between clean and minus gravel is key to choosing the right gravel for your project. Read all about it in our article, "How to Buy Gravel," on our blog at WashingtonRock.com. #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #trivia #Rocktober

Pop quiz: which one of these materials is considered "gravel"? . . . . . . Trick question: the answer is all of them! If the answer surprised you, check out more Gravel 101 in our latest article at WashingtonRock.com. Photography by Stuart Isett #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #trivia

Our latest blog post is basically Buying Gravel 101. We hope it will help someone buying gravel for the first time. We would love your feedback on the article and what you think a first-time buyer should know! We'll post tidbits from the article throughout the week. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gZY3uv77 #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife

We’re grateful for the wonderful folks at the NSSGA who advocate for our industry and provide opportunities to make new connections! #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #rocksbuildamerica

This week our community relations manager, Eve, is visiting the nation’s capitol for the NSSGA’s Legislative and Policy Forum. This forum gives us a chance to join with other industry members and meet our elected representatives on a day called Hill Day. The purpose of Hill Day is to talk to our representatives about issues that affect our businesses, to share our stories, and to advocate for positive changes. This year’s Washington State Hill Day group poses in front of the U.S. Capitol in the attached photo. #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #rocksbuildamerica

Meanwhile in the other Washington . . . We won a Bronze Award in Community Relations from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)! We’re very proud of our efforts to engage with the community and aspire to do more in the future. Read more about the award by visiting our blog at WashingtonRock.com. #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #rocksbuildamerica #nssga

Excavating overburden—the material on top of the rock deposits—at Kapowsin Quarry. #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife #excavator #dumptruck

Starting a new work week. What are you hoping to accomplish this week? #WashingtonRock #mining #mininglife #quarry #quarrylife