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  <title>Keeping McKean on Track - Division Manager Don Shonts</title>
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  <description>At McKean Landfill in Kane, PA, Don Shonts is the steady force behind a complex, fast‑moving operation. His day begins at 4:30 am, opening the facility, lining up rail cars, and giving his team the clear direction they need to keep a 6,000‑ton site running safely and efficiently.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella in Millsboro, DE: Where Teamwork Drives Every Mile</title>
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  <description>Covering routes across Sussex County, Casella’s Millsboro, DE division exemplifies pride and purpose in action. Grounded in cooperation and powered by teamwork, the crew ensures operations run seamlessly, whether supporting customers, routing trucks, or stepping in wherever needed.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Building Connections Through Conservation: Casella Partners with Lehigh Valley Zoo</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/building-connections-through-conservation-cas</link>
  <description>At Casella, we are grateful for the many community partners who share our vision, and the Lehigh Valley Zoo shines as a remarkable example of collaboration in action. With a shared commitment to conservation, education, and sustainability, Casella has proudly supported the zoo’s growth through a $100,000 grant toward its new 6,000-square-foot education center. </description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:14:15 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Right On Track: McKean Landfill and the Power of Rail</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/right-on-track-mckean-landfill-and-the-power</link>
  <description>In the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania, Casella’s McKean Landfill is reshaping waste logistics. As the first and only rail-served disposal facility in the Casella network, McKean offers a practical alternative to traditional truck transport, leveraging rail to reduce emissions and extend service reach. </description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Built to Serve: Casella's Geneva, NY Team</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/built-to-serve-casellas-geneva-ny-team</link>
  <description>At Casella’s Geneva, NY division, service starts with community. Every day, each of our 60+ local employees rolls out with one goal: to support their neighbors. Whether it’s residential, commercial, or roll-off routes, the team delivers with precision and pride.</description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Rolling Up with Heart: Casella Team Delivers Surprise to Young Fan</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/rolling-up-with-heart-casella-team-delivers-s</link>
  <description>When a mom submitted a simple request, a birthday beep from her son’s favorite trash truck, our Millsboro, DE team didn’t just show up, they went above and beyond. What began as an online inquiry turned into a joyful celebration filled with smiles, gifts, and unforgettable memories.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Primo Brands Named 2025 Casella Sustainability Leader</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/primo-brands-named-2025-casella-sustainabilit</link>
  <description>Primo Brands, a leading North American branded beverage company focused on healthy hydration, has integrated circular economy principles into its core strategy by designing products that reduce waste and extend life cycles. In partnership with Casella across Maine, New York, and Massachusetts, Primo has achieved a 90% recycling rate for fiber, metal, and plastic.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>The University of Vermont Medical Center Named 2025 Casella Sustainability Leader</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/the-university-of-vermont-medical-center-name</link>
  <description>The University of Vermont Medical Center, a leading hospital in Burlington, Vermont, has partnered with Casella to implement wide-ranging waste reduction initiatives across its campus.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Homegrown Dedication: Driver Alex Gehl</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/homegrown-dedication-driver-alex-gehl</link>
  <description>Raised in the very community he now services, Casella driver Alex Gehl takes pride in navigating the same rural roads and tight-knit communities that shaped him in Seneca County, NY.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Dartmouth College Named 2025 Casella Sustainability Leader</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/dartmouth-college-named-2025-casella-sustaina-1</link>
  <description>Dartmouth College, a private liberal arts college in Hanover, New Hampshire, has partnered with Casella to tackle diverse material recovery challenges on campus, from food waste to tires and e-waste. </description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>The Arc Otsego Named 2025 Casella Sustainability Leader</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/the-arc-otsego-named-2025-casella-sustainabil</link>
  <description>The Arc Otsego, a nonprofit organization in Otsego County, New York, that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, has partnered with Casella for over 25 years to drive sustainable practices.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Operations Powerhouse Carrie Decker – Cheshire, MA</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/operations-powerhouse-carrie-decker-cheshire</link>
  <description>Carrie Decker doesn’t just manage operations, she leads by example. As Operations Manager at Casella’s Cheshire Division, Decker is the engine behind daily logistics, transfer station coordination, and frontline support. Whether she’s optimizing routes, resolving issues on the fly, or jumping on the back of a truck to keep things moving, Decker’s hands-on leadership and relentless drive set the tone for the entire team.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:33:04 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>The Strength of Partnership: Casella Vendor Night</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/the-strength-of-partnership-casella-vendor-ni</link>
  <description>The spirit of collaboration came alive as partners, vendors, and team members from across Casella’s operating footprint gathered face-to-face for Vendor Night at the annual Operations and Maintenance Conference.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Building a Career in Resource Recovery: Rachel Ashworth</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/building-a-career-in-resource-recovery-rachel</link>
  <description>Whether managing frontline teams or shaping strategic operations, Rachel Ashworth, Director of Operations for Resource Solutions, brings a people-first mindset and a passion for sustainability to everything she does. Her story is a reminder that sometimes, the right opportunity rolls right past your front door, and when it does, it can lead to a career that truly makes a difference.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Pride, Partnership, and Purpose at Cheshire, MA Hauling</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/pride-partnership-and-purpose-at-cheshire-ma</link>
  <description>From the hills of Berkshire County to the edges of Vermont, New York, and Connecticut, Casella’s Cheshire, MA team is always ready to serve. With 70 dedicated employees across three sites, this tight-knit operation thrives on teamwork, pride in their equipment, and a shared commitment to community.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Optical Precision, Maximum Recovery: Willimantic, CT MRF Retrofit</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/optical-precision-maximum-recovery-willimanti</link>
  <description>Casella’s newly upgraded Willimantic MRF is redefining recycling in Connecticut. With advanced optical sorting technology, enhanced infrastructure, and strong partnership support, this high-efficiency facility is built to handle more, sort cleaner, and deliver better materials.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:29:21 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Regional Commercial Driver of the Year: Frank Corl – Cheshire, MA</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/regional-commercial-driver-of-the-year-frank</link>
  <description>With over four decades of service, Corl has become a pillar of professionalism, safety, and heart at Casella’s Cheshire, MA Hauling Division. From early mornings in Pittsfield to standing ovations in Las Vegas, his journey is a reminder that greatness often begins with showing up and doing the job right, day after day, with purpose.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Guided by Purpose: Willimantic, CT Driver Cesar Guerrero </title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/guided-by-purpose-willimantic-ct-driver-cesar</link>
  <description>For more than 20 years, Cesar Guerrero has been a pillar of safety, service, and integrity at Casella’s Willimantic, CT Hauling Division. With a spotless safety record, Cesar has built a legacy defined by consistency and care. He’s the first to arrive, the last to leave, and always eager to lend a hand, whether it’s mentoring new drivers or helping a customer with a smile.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>A Partnership Brewed in Sustainability: Lawson’s Finest Liquids and Casella</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/a-partnership-brewed-in-sustainability-lawson</link>
  <description>Lawson’s Finest Liquids and Casella are showcasing what’s possible when sustainability is a shared value. Since opening their brewery and taproom in Waitsfield, Vermont in 2018, the Lawson’s team has put environmental stewardship at the forefront of their operations. Through an ongoing partnership with Casella, they’ve achieved an impressive 97 percent diversion rate, ensuring that nearly all materials are recovered, reused, or properly processed.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Fostering Innovative Collaboration at the 2025 Maintenance &amp; Operations Summit</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/fostering-innovative-collaboration-at-the-202</link>
  <description>Employees and partners from across our operating footprint came together for a transformative 2025 Maintenance and Operations Summit, igniting fresh ideas, fostering collaboration, and equipping teams with the tools to drive meaningful progress. Through insightful discussions, hands-on workshops, and strategic networking, attendees gained valuable knowledge to strengthen their teams and shape the future of our industry.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Sustainable Mattress Recycling in Maine</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/sustainable-mattress-recycling-in-maine</link>
  <description>Driven by a commitment to sustainable resource management, Casella's innovative mattress recycling facility in Willimantic, CT has helped to keep hundreds of thousands of mattresses out of landfills and incinerators each year. Now, Casella is excited to bring that same service to communities in Maine.</description>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Serving Saranac Lake: Driver Jeff Defayette</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/blogposts/serving-saranac-lake-driver-jeff-defayette</link>
  <description>Driver Jeff Defayette consistently provides the safest and most efficient service to Saranac Lake and its surrounding areas. Even in the coldest months, Defayette skillfully navigates the snowy streets of upstate New York with a deep-rooted care for his community.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 01:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Dynamic Dumpster Duo: Fort Edward's Bobby and Robbie</title>
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  <description>Meet Operations Supervisor Bobby Veach and Maintenance Manager Robbie Graham, the ultimate dynamic duo of Casella's Fort Edward, NY hauling division. With over 40 years of combined experience, the two have built career paths filled with camaraderie, growth, and an immense passion for their local team and community.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Championing Customer Success: Sales Representative Katelyn LaPlante</title>
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  <description>For almost four years, Katelyn LaPlante has been making a difference in her Plattsburgh, NY community and beyond. Deeply immersed in local volunteer activities, LaPlante believes in building relationships with the businesses she serves by helping to find solutions and strengthening partnerships.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Transportation to Transformation: MRF Manager Charlie Davis</title>
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  <description>A Maine native, Scarborough Material Recycling Facility Manager Charlie Davis plays an integral role in serving customers across the state. Since opening its doors in 2003, the facility has continued to transform discarded material into valuable resources in collaboration with major manufacturers and distributors across Maine and New Hampshire.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>A Commitment to Care: Casella Supports Adirondack Health</title>
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  <description>Casella’s partnership with Adirondack Health transcends the services we provide and proceeds with a focus on community impact and well-being. The Casella Plattsburgh, NY Hauling Division’s recent donation of $100,000 will go directly to Adirondack Health Foundation’s Cornerstone Campaign, a renovation project focused on patient rooms and experience on the medical and surgical floors.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Earn While You Learn: Casella CDL Training Program</title>
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  <description>At Casella, our approach is simple: invest in our people. Our CDL Training Program eliminates barriers and creates pathways to success for individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are a high school graduate eager to start your journey or a seasoned professional looking for a rewarding career, our program is designed to build skills and opportunities.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>The Secret to Split Body</title>
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  <description>Have you ever wondered how we collect trash and recycling from the same truck? Our split-body trucks use a divider and dual compartments to keep trash and recycling separate while reducing neighborhood traffic, increasing collection efficiency, and maintaining recycling integrity.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>The History of Hard Work</title>
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  <description>For 50 years, the men and women of Casella have been writing the history of hard work. A history of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to make a positive impact on countless local communities.</description>
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  <title>Two Decades of Campus Commitment: Driver Mark Sendrowski</title>
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  <description>Serving Cornell University for over two decades, Mark Sendrowski is constantly identifying opportunities to advance his route while enhancing efficiency, prioritizing safety, and building relationships within the campus community. He takes pride in providing sustainable solutions while serving the student body.  
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  <title>Marking the Miles: A Dedication to Casella's First Driver, Ken Hier</title>
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  <description>Casella recently dedicated its newly renovated CDL Training Center to Kenneth A. Hier Sr., the company’s first driver. Embodying a steadfast commitment to safety and service and being honored with multiple industry awards for his devotion, Hier was known by many as “The Man on the Mountain” for his long-running dedication to his customers on Killington Mountain through all weather conditions.

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  <description>With over 20 years of industry experience, Candace Eckeard provides world-class customer service to her Townsend, Delaware community. Embodying the Casella Core Values each and every day, Eckeard fosters a culture of compassion and dedication that inspires excellence in her team and those around her.</description>
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  <title>Going the Extra Mile: Driver Debbie Brazo</title>
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  <description>Beginning her career in the industry as a helper, Ithaca, NY Driver Debbie Brazo was immediately drawn to her role and the community she has served for 14 years. Brazo’s impact on her neighbors will last beyond her bright future at Casella, as she consistently goes the extra mile to ensure the satisfaction of each and every customer along her route.</description>
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  <title>Casella Partners with Chocolate Church to Expand Recycling Education</title>
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  <description>In partnership with the Chocolate Church Arts Center, Casella brought trashologist Dr. T to the Bath, ME community. Sponsoring admission for a full audience of local students, our collaboration highlights the importance of recycling through an entertaining and educational experience to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.</description>
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  <title>Prioritizing Safety in Ithaca, NY and Beyond</title>
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  <description>At Casella, serving our customers and communities while protecting the health and safety of our people and others around us is of utmost importance. Ithaca, NY Hauling integrates a commitment to safety in every aspect of their work through monthly safety meetings and consistent training, recognizing that a safe workplace is essential for effective service.</description>
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  <description>Taking home first place at the SWANA International Truck Rodeo, Casella Lead Driver Juan Perez serves his Millsboro, Delaware community with passion and precision. His unwavering positivity and commitment to excellence serve as a shining example of industry growth and success.</description>
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  <title>Behind the Belt: The Mechanics of Material Recovery</title>
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  <description>The diverse skills of the mechanics at our Material Recovery Facilities are essential for safe and efficient materials processing. As technology evolves, so do they, constantly learning, innovating, and adapting to master the tools needed to tackle each day’s challenges. With countless opportunities for growth, the sky is the limit.</description>
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  <title>Casella Pulls Together for the Travis Mills Foundation</title>
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  <description>Casella employees rallied together, traveling from four different states to pull a 45-ton aircraft at the 2024 Travis Mills Foundation Plane Pull. The Casella team, including numerous veterans from our workforce, raised over $4,000 to directly support post-9/11 recalibrated veterans and their families.</description>
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  <description>Transforming manufacturing waste into valuable materials, Operations Manager Tom Champagne and his team in Springfield, MA are focused on advancing recycling methods. Going beyond traditional recycling, Champagne is helping to create sustainable solutions for customers, effectively turning recyclables into essential resources.</description>
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  <description>Delivering innovative solutions for our customers is a top priority. In Clinton County, NY, we are harnessing the power of food waste and transforming it into nutrient-rich compost to cultivate thriving local gardens and nourished communities.</description>
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  <description>Driver Kurt Adams has become a beloved figure in his Bangor, ME community, a friendly face behind the wheel bringing smiles to kids awaiting his arrival each week. His work goes beyond keeping the city of Bangor clean. It’s about remaining a valued part of it, one stop at a time.</description>
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  <description>For many children, their local Casella driver provides a weekly dose of excitement and serves as a shining example of hard work and dedication. Since launching in 2021, Casella Super Fan Boxes have taken on a life of their own, spreading joy to more than 500 kids across our footprint, including Bangor, Maine’s youngest super fan, Bennett.</description>
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  <description>Pushing the boundaries of recycling, our Springfield, MA facility processes 15,000 tons of recyclables each month. From book shredding to needle grinding, take a peek behind the scenes at the diverse materials that can now be put to a higher and better use.</description>
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  <description>Big trucks, big smiles, and a big mission as we inspire the next generation at a recent Touch-A-Truck event in York, ME.</description>
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  <description>The fresh ideas and enthusiasm of the 2024 Casella Sustainability Interns not only elevate our daily operations, but also inspire our customers and communities. We are proud to work alongside these young professionals who are committed to driving progress in sustainable materials management.</description>
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  <description>While our company colors may be blue, green, and white, we proudly stand behind all who serve the Red, White, and Blue.  Discover how our recent partnership with Sgt. Travis Mills and the Travis Mills Foundation have inspired our Casella community to give back in time, talent, and treasure in honor of veterans nationwide.</description>
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  <description>Employees from across Casella’s operating footprint recently had the opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other top-notch leaders from within the company and around the industry at the annual Maintenance and Operations Summit. Themed “The Power of Hard Work,” the 2024 summit highlighted the importance of service on and off the clock, while celebrating the veteran community. </description>
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  <description>Saying goodbye to your old mattress just got easier. Casella provides mattress recycling solutions for all types of customers, including municipalities, colleges and universities, hotels, mattress retailers, and individuals.</description>
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  <description>Casella has been collecting food scraps since 1999. Today, we capture around 130,000 tons of food waste every year, redirecting it from disposal to compost, anaerobic digestion, and animal feed. Our success has been with food manufacturers, groceries, restaurants, and other businesses. Household food scraps remain a stubbornly small portion of our work, despite ReFed’s estimates that 48% of food waste occurs at home. </description>
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  <description>Our Casella Core Values of Service, Trust, Responsibility, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, and Teamwork run deep through our Lebanon Farms, PA division. From our critical frontline workers to local leadership and organizational staff, Market Area Manager Chez Morton and his team demonstrate the power of hard work each and every day.</description>
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