Dillon County, South Carolina – A metal recycling business in South Carolina has announced plans to build a new $11 million facility. The company says the move will bring new life and jobs to the area, boosting the local. In what appears to be a significant boost for Dillon County’s economic landscape, DCC Metal Recycling, a firm with deep roots in the state, announced on Monday its initiative to construct a facility that not only emphasizes environmental sustainability but also aims to bolster the local job market with the creation of 78 new positions.
The new building will be on 48 acres of land at 1324 Smith St. in Dillon. It will be a symbol of the company’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. DCC Metal Recycling specializes in shredding and recycling scrap metals. Their process focuses on materials like copper, aluminum, and stainless steel, which helps make the business more environmentally friendly.
President and CEO of DCC Metal Recycling, Donald R. Brewer Jr., was excited about the company’s move into the Dillon area. “DCC Metal Recycling looks forward to joining the Dillon community,” president and CEO Donald R. Brewer Jr. said in a news release. “Our new operation will be providing excellent job opportunities as well as the purchasing of metal recyclables from area scrap dealers and the general public.
He also talked about how Dillon’s location and the state’s new inland port are strategic advantages that particularly fit the company’s needs. The Dillon plant is the seventh DCC Metal Recycling plant in South Carolina. The company’s main office is in Hemingway, Williamsburg County. Operations are anticipated to commence in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the company’s ongoing growth and investment in the state.
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“This substantial investment underscores the strength of the recycling industry in our state, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come, Gov. Henry McMaster said. The sentiment was echoed by Henry Lightsey III, the state’s Secretary of Commerce, who described the project as “a tremendous win for one of our state’s rural communities.”
Also, the move by DCC Metal Recycling to invest in Dillon County has been warmly welcomed by local leaders. Detrice McCollum Dawkins, chairwoman of the County Council, said she was thankful and hopeful about the future.
“Dillon County is thrilled to welcome DCC Metal Recycling to the growing and impressive list of partners in our industrial family,” County Council Chairwoman Detrice McCollum Dawkins said. ” DCC Metal Recycling has a history of doing business in South Carolina and rural area communities. We are grateful your company recognizes the value of conducting business in Dillon County and we look forward to a long, prosperous relationship.”
The investment in Dillon County is further supported by the strategic infrastructure provided by the South Carolina Ports. Barbara Melvin, President and CEO of South Carolina Ports, highlighted the critical role of companies like DCC Metal Recycling in the region’s economic development.
“SC Ports is proud to support expanding businesses in Dillon County like DCC Metal Recycling through Inland Port Dillon,” Melvin said. “By providing direct rail access to the Port of Charleston, Inland Port Dillon connects companies in the Pee Dee and beyond to global markets and enables goods to swiftly move through the supply chain.”
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Founded in 1943, DCC Metal Recycling has established itself as a key player in the state’s recycling industry, with a main operating facility in Holly Hill and additional locations throughout the region. As the company seeks to expand its footprint with new feeder yards, its latest investment in Dillon County stands as a beacon of growth, sustainability, and community development.
