Dive Brief:
- Newell Recycling of Georgia LLC, based in East Point, GA, and Blaze Recycling & Metals LLC of Norcross, GA have announced the companies will merge to form Newell Recycling Southeast.
- Blaze Recycling operates eight scrap yards and two vehicle shredders across Georgia and Alabama.
- Newell operates 14 ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal yards and processes e-waste and vehicles at certain locations.
Dive Insight:
The agreement is expected to be finalized in August. Once merged, the companies will own a combined 22 facilities in Georgia and Alabama. Newell Recycling Southeast anticipates greater efficiency after assets are combined and expects to reduce logistics expenses.