Newell Recycling Opens Transfer Facility in Columbus

Newell Recycling LLC has opened a metal recycling transfer facility in Columbus, Ga. The newest facility is situation on seven acres, and features a 1,000-foot rail spur connecting the yard to the Norfolk Southern.
Newell cited the challenges facing the metal recycling business in the Columbus area as the key reason for opening the plant.

Newell Recycling designed the new facility to provide its suppliers in the Columbus area with a cost-effective transportation option. The company’s customers will now have the ability to send their scrap metal by rail to Newell’s large processing facilities in Atlanta and Savannah, Ga. 

“In addition to leveraging our existing customer base in Columbus, we chose to locate a facility in Columbus because of the strategic geographical location and the strong work ethic of the Columbus residents,” says Bobby Triesch, VP of Ferrous Operations for Newell Recycling. “We are grateful for the support we have received from the economic development department at the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Columbus Consolidated Government.

Newell Recycling is investing $2 million in the new facility.

“Economic development growth comes from existing companies and new businesses like this announcement from Newell Recycling,” says Mike Gaymon, president and CEO of the Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce. “It also puts a new business into Columbus’ Enterprise Zone, which was designed to help stimulate economic growth. It is great to start the new year with this announcement. All new jobs are important to keep our region growing. Small business is BIG business to our Chamber.”