Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Casella's 2026 Sustainability Report highlights how continued focus and investment in its employees, infrastructure and services are driving measurable environmental and operating performance.

Strong communities are built through compassion, connection, and a willingness to help when it's needed most. That's why Casella is proud to support Sarah's House and its mission to provide a welcoming, no-cost place to stay for cancer patients and caregivers seeking treatment in the Bangor, ME area.

Casella Mechanic Danny Oswald is proving that determination, curiosity, and a strong support system can open doors to new opportunities. With encouragement from his team in Fort Edward, NY Danny recently participated in preventative maintenance training, building new skills that will help him advance his career and work toward future goals.

For as long as he can remember, Drake Coville has had a front-row seat to the waste and recycling industry. Growing up, he watched his father dedicate more than two decades to the profession, gaining an appreciation for the skill, responsibility, and pride that come with the job. Today, Drake is carrying that legacy forward at Casella's Halfmoon Division in New York

King Arthur Baking Company is a more than 200-year-old, employee-owned Certified B Corporation, and a nationally recognized baking brand headquartered in Vermont’s Upper Valley Region. As part of its 2023 sustainability strategy, the organization has set a zero-waste goal and a commitment to work towards packaging with 50% post-consumer recycled content. To support these goals, Casella provides monthly diversion reports, educational resources, and ongoing service enhancements.

The City of Pittsfield, MA, Berkshire County’s largest city and home to approximately 43,000 residents, recently worked with Casella to complete a major overhaul of its solid waste service model, transitioning from unlimited curbside pickup to a standardized cart system designed to drive higher recycling rates while reducing waste costs.

Adams Fairacre Farms is a family-owned grocery and garden center business that began as a small farmstand and has grown into a beloved regional retailer in the Hudson Valley of New York. Adams Fairacre has worked in partnership with the local Casella team to add compost service at all five of its locations. With a focus on keeping the service clear and simple, the teams have established a successful program that reliably recovers clean food waste for local composters.

Casella has honored three organizations for their leadership in sustainability as part of Casella’s annual Sustainability Leadership Awards.

For nearly a decade, Mike Silsby has done more than serve customers across the Jamestown, NY area. As a driver at Casella's Jamestown Hauling Division, he has built meaningful relationships through simple acts of kindness, consistency, and genuine care for the people on his route.

Behind many of Casella's most important initiatives is a Legal team that helps employees navigate complex challenges and move projects forward. As Senior Associate General Counsel, Melissa Stevens partners with teams across the company to provide practical legal guidance, solve complex problems, and help turn ideas into action.