'Green' asphalt a reality with this business

ESCONDIDO — George Weir, owner of Escondido Asphalt and George W. Weir Asphalt Construction, Inc., says a “green” asphalt company is not only possible, it’s what his company has been doing for years.

“We’re proud of our commitment to the environment,” said Weir.

Escondido Asphalt uses a modern technology, Blue Smoke Control System, in addition to their own six-stage filtration which helps further remove oil droplets from being released into the air.

Weir expresses excitement over Escondido Asphalt’s commitment to cleaner paving. His companies are the first California asphalt producers to have...