• The second shredder is expected to boost annual revenues by approximately $4.8 million, with significant increase to gross profit 
• Second shredder on track to be connected to power grid by March 29, 2024 and commence operations shortly thereafter, doubling Greenwave's annual shredded ferrous output
• Greenwave is now one of the largest independent operators of metal recycling facilities on the East Coast

CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc. ("Greenwave" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: GWAV), a leading operator of metal recycling facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio, today announced that Dominion Energy is currently in the process of connecting its second automotive shredder to the power grid which is expected to be completed by March 29, 2024. The Company's second automotive shredder is expected to commence operations shortly thereafter and double Greenwave's annual shredded ferrous output.

Greenwave's existing automotive shredder – an American Pulverizer 60x85 – is the same make and model as its second one, providing the Company expertise in its operation and maintenance. By shredding the steel Greenwave currently sells unshredded, the Company anticipates that it will be able to generate approximately 25-30% more revenue with significant margins on that steel volume.

In October 2023, Sims Metal Management acquired Baltimore Scrap Corp., which operated 17 metal recycling facilities and four shredders, for consideration of $220 million_(1). Similar to most industries, there has been a tremendous amount of consolidation in scrap metal companies during the past several years. Greenwave is now one of the largest independent chains of scrap yards remaining on the East Coast, with significant market share in its key markets. Further, the Company believes there is significant value in its licenses, municipal and corporate contracts garnered over its 20-year operating history, robust infrastructure, and team of seasoned experts. 

"Greenwave's second shredder provides the infrastructure for us to expand our footprint of metal recycling facilities up from 13 currently – significantly growing Greenwave's revenues, margins, and free cashflow," stated Greenwave CEO Danny Meeks. "We believe the market is significantly undervaluing Greenwave and firmly believe that by continuing our hub-and-spoke strategy of shredder hubs with feeder yards, we will become an increasingly attractive acquisition target of the major scrap metal conglomerates."

Greenwave is on track to grow it revenues and volume of steel processed from 2023 levels in 2024.

1. Sims Limited's Semi-Annual Report, Note 10 (Page 28) https://ir.miraqle.com/DownloadFile.axd?file=/Report/ComNews/20240220/02774261.pdf

About Greenwave

Greenwave Technology Solutions, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Empire Services, Inc. ("Empire"), is a leading operator of 13 metal recycling facilities in Virginia, North Carolina, and Ohio. The Company's recycling facilities collect, classify, and process raw scrap metal (ferrous and nonferrous) and implement several unique technologies to increase metal processing volumes and operating efficiencies, including a downstream recovery system and cloud-based ERP system.

Steel is one of the world's most recycled products with the ability to be re-melted and re-cast numerous times. Recycling steel provides key environmental benefits over virgin metals, including reduced energy use, lower CO2 emissions, lower waste, and conserving natural resources. Greenwave's customers include large corporations, industrial manufacturers, retail customers, and government organizations. The Company plans to aggressively expand its footprint of locations by acquiring independent, profitable scrap yards in the coming months. For more information, please visit www.GWAV.com.

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