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  <title>Inside Casella’s High School Recruitment Program</title>
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  <description>As workforce shortages continue to impact the trades industry, Casella has taken a proactive, hands-on approach to building its future talent pipeline. Through its high school recruitment program, the company is creating direct pathways for students to enter the workforce while also strengthening its ability to support long-term operational needs.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>From First Call to Final Contract: McKenzie Clark’s Journey of Customer Driven Success</title>
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  <description>When McKenzie Clark joined Casella in 2020, she didn’t just step into a customer care role; she stepped into a career built on problem-solving and genuine connection. Today, as one of the newest Commercial Services Representatives on the Montpelier/Burlington, VT sales team, McKenzie brings that same customer-first mindset to every conversation.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>NEWSVT Landfill Featured on WCAX for Innovative PFAS‑Removal System</title>
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  <description>Casella recently welcomed WCAX to NEWSVT Landfill in Coventry, VT for an inside look at the system designed to remove PFAS compounds from landfill leachate, a critical step forward in protecting waterways and advancing responsible resource management. The feature highlights Casella’s commitment to innovation, environmental stewardship, and transparent collaboration with regulators and community partners as the industry works to address emerging contaminants.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Advancing Circular Solutions Together: Casella and Primo Brands</title>
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  <description>Casella and Primo Brands are partnering to prove that circular economy solutions deliver real results. Through our collaborative cooler recycling and refurbishment partnership, end-of-life equipment is repaired, reused, or carefully dismantled to recover high-value materials, keeping resources in circulation and out of disposal.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Growing With the Fleet: Driver Darrett Fowler</title>
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  <description>Since joining Casella's Waterville, ME division nearly two years ago, Darrett Fowler has steadily advanced his career, moving from septic services to rear-load operations while earning his Class B CDL and, just recently, his Class A. Driven by a desire to grow and take on new challenges, Darrett has embraced each step forward. Today, he continues to build his skill set with the goal of becoming a swing driver and mastering every truck in the fleet.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Connecting a Circular Economy: Upgrades to recycling help return more waste to supply chain</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/connecting-a-circular-economy-upgrades-to-rec</link>
  <description>Casella’s latest recycling innovations are transforming everyday waste into valuable resources, strengthening the circular economy across the Eastern United States. With cutting‑edge technology and a commitment to smarter material recovery, the teams across our operating footprint are proving that sustainability and efficiency can rise together.</description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>A Career Built on Connection: Strategic Account Manager Jon Yinger</title>
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  <description>Jon Yinger, a Strategic Account Manager for Casella’s Manchester, PA Hauling Division, brings more than 50 years of industry experience and an unwavering commitment to customer relationships. From his start in 1971 to co‑founding Tiger Trash and eventually joining Casella, Jon has built his career on hard work, personal connection, and a deep pride in representing his company. </description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>From Experience to Action: Jeff Martin on Safety at Casella</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/from-experience-to-action-jeff-martin-on-safe</link>
  <description>Jeff Martin brings a deep well of industry experience and a profoundly personal commitment to safety to his role as Casella’s Vice President of Safety. After decades in waste management and years supporting teams across operations and safety, he now channels both his professional expertise and life‑shaping experiences to strengthen Casella’s safety culture.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Sip, Savor, and Now Recycle: Paper Cups Get the Green Light</title>
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  <description>Paper cups can now be recycled. Just make sure they’re empty and clean before tossing them in the recycling bin.</description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Wheels of Progress: The High Tech Evolution of the Modern Collection Truck</title>
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  <description>From the first pickup truck to the latest in automation and clean energy, Casella’s fleet has evolved to make serving their customers and communities more efficient, safer, and cleaner.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Driver Marc Garabedian’s Commitment to Craft, Community, and Continuous Improvement</title>
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  <description>Marc Garabedian’s career behind the wheel began nearly two decades ago, sparked by a desire to stay active, work with his hands, and contribute something essential to his community. What started in 2006 as a hands‑on job quickly became a calling, one marked by steady advancement and a deep commitment to safety and leadership. Since joining Casella's Auburn, MA Division in 2017, Marc has become not only a trusted driver but also a mentor, advocate, and ambassador.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 20:04:53 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Driving Growth: Matt Snell, Casella’s 400th CDL Graduate</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/driving-growth-matt-snell-casellas-400th-cdl-1</link>
  <description>With two decades of CDL experience and more than a decade in the industry, Snell joined Casella's Belmont, NH Hauling team over four years ago seeking opportunity and growth and found both. As the 400th graduate of Casella’s CDL Training Program, he represents a milestone not only for himself but for the company’s commitment to investing in its people.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Investing in People: How Hussam Alhallak Thrives with Casella and VAL</title>
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  <description>Casella is proud to celebrate Hussam Alhallak, a valued member of our tax team, who was recently featured by Vermont Adult Learning for his inspiring path of growth and achievement. Through determination, education, and the support of both Casella and VAL, Hussam has advanced his career, strengthened his skills, and become a true example of how hard work and opportunity can transform lives.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:19:10 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Boston Globe Checks In On The Charlestown MRF</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/boston-globe-checks-in-on-the-charlestown-mrf</link>
  <description>Market Area Manager, Austin McKnight, welcomed the Boston Globe Assistant Metro Editor, Josh Miller, to the Casella Charlestown Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). </description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Recycling with Heart: Al Gulitus’ Commitment to Community</title>
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  <description>For Al Gulitus, Market Area Manager in Hanover, PA, resource management is more than a profession, it’s a purpose built on practicality, leadership, and service. After years in industries with intangible outcomes, he found lasting fulfillment in the waste and recycling sector, where the work is essential and the results are tangible.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:05:44 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Driven to Protect: Director of Safety Dan Tilden</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/driven-to-protect-director-of-safety-dan-tild</link>
  <description>Safety isn’t just a department, it’s a mindset. For Dan Tilden, Director of Safety at Casella, that mindset was forged through years of frontline experience and a deep respect for the people who keep operations moving. His journey from driver to director reflects a belief that safety starts with trust, training, and showing up for each other every day.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Answering the Call: Customer Care’s Muranda Kleis</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/answering-the-call-customer-cares-muranda-kle</link>
  <description>Muranda Kleis has built her career on a simple but powerful foundation: empathy, collaboration, and a genuine love for helping others. From her first days as a Customer Care Representative at Casella, Muranda stood out, not just for her calm demeanor and quick problem-solving, but for her ability to connect with people during their most stressful moments.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella 2025 Sustainability Progress Report Tracks Advancements Towards 2030 Goals</title>
  <link>https://newsroom.casella.com/posts/news/casella-2025-sustainability-progress-report-t-1</link>
  <description>Casella published its 2025 Sustainability Progress Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. With sustainability embedded in its operations for over five decades, Casella continues to build on a legacy that prioritizes both innovation and stewardship. </description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>The Flavor of Change: Casella’s Food Scrap Collection Collaboration</title>
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  <description>Every Labor Day weekend, Garlic Town transforms Bennington, VT into a vibrant celebration of food, flavor, and community. This year, the event took a significant step forward in sustainability, diverting over two tons of food scraps from the waste stream through a coordinated composting effort.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>More Than Miles: Juan Caraballo - Potsdam, NY</title>
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  <description>With 20 years behind the wheel, Juan Caraballo has built a distinguished career at Casella’s Potsdam, NY Division, marked by reliability, professionalism, and a deep commitment to those he serves. His dedication was recently recognized at the national level with the NWRA 2025 Regional Commercial Driver of the Year Honorable Mention, an award that highlights the impact of drivers who set the standard for excellence in the industry. </description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella Featured in Waste Today Company Profile</title>
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  <description>Chairman and CEO, John W. Casella and President Ned Coletta spoke with Waste Today and outlined the company's journey, what's on the horizon, and how the first five decades of work will inform the next 50 years.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Striking Inspiration: Turning Pins into Possibilities</title>
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  <description>What began as a routine waste audit at Qubica AMF Bowling in Lowville, NY, one of Casella’s valued customers for over two decades, evolved into a compelling example of resourcefulness, education, and environmental stewardship.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Racing Ahead in Tribute: The Mike Wilson Cup</title>
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  <description>In December, Casella lost a valued leader and friend, Mike Wilson, Vice President of Fleet, whose contributions helped shape the success of the annual Maintenance and Operations Summit and strengthen countless vendor partnerships. To honor Wilson’s legacy, we introduced the inaugural Casella Grand Prix, a spirited go-kart event held at Foxwoods Resort. The winner received the Mike Wilson Cup, a tribute to his enduring impact, dedication, and infectious spirit.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Mastering the Art of Customer Service: Trecy Robin</title>
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  <description>Trecy Robin joined our Northampton, PA team in October 2022, making a bold career shift from nursing to waste management. Though the industry was unfamiliar territory, she embraced the transition with unwavering determination, immersing herself in the complexities of resource management and quickly becoming a key asset to her team.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Cultivating Community Through Pantry Partners</title>
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  <description>With food pantries facing growing demand and shrinking resources, one local initiative in the New Hampshire North Country is sowing seeds of change. Pantry Partners, a grassroots effort led by community member Martie Cooke, brings together volunteers, students, and local organizations to grow fresh produce for neighbors in need.</description>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella Rings in 50 Years at Nasdaq</title>
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  <description>On Tuesday, June 17, Casella Chairman and CEO John Casella, President Ned Coletta, and Founder and Vice Chairman Doug Casella rang the Opening Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square in recognition of our 50th Anniversary. </description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Legislative Tribute: Vermont House Celebrates Casella’s Five Decades of Service</title>
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  <description>The Vermont House of Representatives recently honored Casella for its exemplary contributions to the state over the past 50 years. Lawmakers, alongside business and community leaders, celebrated the company's remarkable journey, from a single pickup truck operation in Rutland to a national leader in waste management, sustainability, and community stewardship. The tribute recognized not only the vision and dedication of John and Doug Casella, but also the profound impact Casella has had on Ver...</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Wayne Crockett: Shaping Success Through Experience</title>
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  <description>For 30 years, Wayne Crockett has been a steadfast pillar of Casella’s Rutland, VT operations, demonstrating excellence across multiple roles. Currently serving as the Operations Supervisor at the Rutland Material Recovery Facility, he plays a vital role in ensuring efficient daily operations while advancing the company’s mission to maximize recycling, reduce waste, and educate the community on sustainable practices to drive meaningful impact.</description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Fighting Food Insecurity with Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program</title>
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  <description>As food insecurity continues to rise in Maine, Casella volunteers partnered with the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program to ensure no one in the community goes without nourishment. From re-boxing eggs to preparing warm meals, Casella is proud to support the program’s work to ensure everyone in the community has access to food close to home.</description>
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  <title>Boots, Suits, and Solutions: Territory Sales Rep Megan Miley</title>
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  <description>Territory Sales Representative Megan Miley thrives in our dynamic industry, turning new challenges into opportunities for growth. Bringing enthusiasm and dedication to her Williston, VT community, Miley holds a keen ability to understand customer needs and challenges, helping to drive sustainable solutions.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 17:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella Drivers Honored as Industry Leaders at NWRA Driver of the Year Celebration </title>
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  <description>Three Casella drivers earned national recognition for their commitment to safety and service, having been named 2025 Drivers of the Year by the National Waste &amp; Recycling Association (NWRA). Representing an elite group of waste collection drivers, from a total of 141,000 refuse trucks operating daily, the three Casella drivers’ commitment to excellence and safety set them apart from the rest.</description>
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  <title>A Cleaner, Greener Vermont: Casella Leads Green Up Efforts Across the State</title>
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  <description>Casella employees from across Vermont took action, rolling up their sleeves to clean up and give back for Green Up Day 2025. Side by side, teams hit the streets, removing discarded litter and other debris, working to preserve the beauty and vitality of the communities they proudly call home.</description>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella Named Hampden County Sheriff’s Office AISS Program Employer of the Year</title>
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  <description>Casella’s Springfield, MA Material Recovery Facility (MRF) was recently recognized as the Employer of the Year by the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office at their annual All-Inclusive Support Services (AISS) Graduation Ceremony.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 17:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title> Behind the Wheel with Driver Ed Harrington</title>
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  <description>From Lake George to North Hudson, Driver Ed Harrington helps keep one of New York’s busiest tourist areas clean and running smoothly. Known for going the extra mile, Harrington’s dedication and commitment to teamwork shine through in every route he takes.</description>
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  <title>Hand Picked: 18 Years of Dedication from Tom Jeffries</title>
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  <description>Rain, snow, or sunshine, laborer Tom Jeffries can be found scaling the hills of NCES Landfill in Bethlehem, NH. Tasked with one primary duty, to keep the facility clear of blowing litter and debris, Jeffries takes great pride in his contributions to providing a clean, safe, and efficient operation.</description>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella Comes Full Circle for 50th Anniversary</title>
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  <description>Great people, sustainable resource management, and a commitment to innovation have fueled the growth of Casella Waste Systems for 50 years.</description>
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  <title>Casella Donates "Smart" Bins to Rutland City</title>
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  <description>Casella donated 10 "smart" trash bins to Rutland City, which were installed in the downtown area earlier this month. These high-tech bins feature sensors that monitor their capacity, enabling better collection time planning and preventing overflowing bins. Additionally, they feature a solar-powered compacting mechanism that enables them to hold more waste than standard trash bins, thereby enhancing waste management efficiency. These smart bins will help keep the downtown area cleaner and impr...</description>
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  <title>Decades of Dedication: Marc Morgan Leads with Purpose at NCES Landfill</title>
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  <description>Marc Morgan has built a nearly 30-year career in waste management, driven by a deep commitment to environmental protection. Now a division manager at Casella’s NCES Landfill, he focuses on waste diversion and sustainability. A longtime advocate for recycling, Morgan values New Hampshire’s collaborative approach and is proud to be back working in the state where his passion for the environment took root.</description>
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  <title>Accelerating Ambition: Driver Josel Rodriguez</title>
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  <description>Driver Josel Rodriguez infuses enthusiasm and dedication into his vital role within the Northampton, PA community. Drawing on his rich background in customer service, Rodriguez consistently aims for excellence, ensuring every customer interaction is a positive and memorable experience.</description>
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  <title>Data Meets Drive: Financial Analyst Victoria Gorham</title>
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  <description>Financial Analyst Victoria Gorham emphasizes the importance of the greater picture, skillfully analyzing and transforming data into meaningful insights that engage customers and foster efficient practices. Inspired by strong female leaders in the industry, Gorham champions an environment of support and empowerment each and every day.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:20:21 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Harnessing Innovation: Casella's Willimantic MRF Receives High-Tech Upgrade</title>
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  <description>Casella’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Willimantic, CT currently processes more than 60,000 tons of recyclables annually and has recently undergone a complete retrofit, implementing the most current state-of-the-art technologies. The upgrades have resulted in the company’s ability to process up to 180,000 tons of material and provide best-in-class operations for its customers.</description>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>VTDigger Promotes Battery Disposal Awareness</title>
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  <description>VTDigger recently published an article helping to inform the public about proper lithium-ion battery recycling and why it's important to keep them out of household recycling and trash.</description>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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  <title>Casella Partners with UVM to Launch Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability</title>
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  <description>Building on three decades of collaboration, Casella and the University of Vermont (UVM), an R1 research institution, announced that they are partnering to launch the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM.</description>
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  <title>Kellie Corlew - Bridging Business in Fort Edward, NY</title>
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  <description>Kellie Corlew has become a vital asset in supporting customers, colleagues, and overall operations through her commitment to continuous learning and community involvement. Corlew plays a pivotal role in fostering team participation in local events and driving community engagement initiatives in Fort Edward, NY.</description>
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  <title>Casella Earns NH Business Review BOB Award</title>
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  <description>Casella was recently selected for a Best of Business Award by NH Business Review, given to New Hampshire businesses with the best business products and services in the state. More than 15,000 readers cast their votes in NH Business Review’s annual Best of Business readers poll. The Best of Business Awards, or the BOBs, recognize companies in over 60 business-to-business categories. Casella was recognized as the best in the Waste Removal Company (Local) category.</description>
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  <title>Steering Community Focus: Driver Joe Adamcik</title>
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  <description>Driver Joe Adamcik discovered his calling in the industry by making an impact in his Kunkletown, PA community. With growth at the forefront of Adamcik’s career goals, he exemplifies the rewarding value of dedication and compassion for others.</description>
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  <description>Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, has been named to the Forbes “America’s Best Midsize Employers” list for 2025.</description>
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  <title>Potter Named Waste360 40 Under 40</title>
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  <description>Casella’s Julia Potter was recently named one of Waste360’s 2025 40 Under 40. The distinction recognizes inspiring and innovative leaders under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions through excellence in waste, recycling, food waste, and organics.</description>
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  <description>Portland, ME Territory Sales Representative Michael Burns meets customers where they are, helping to create solutions and drive innovative partnerships. Establishing himself as a resource, Burns brings his passion for problem-solving to every interaction.</description>
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  <description>Salem, New Hampshire Driver Marc Lamkin transforms customer interactions into meaningful relationships that define true community care. Driven by an enthusiasm for helping others, Lamkin approaches his route as an avenue to go above and beyond.</description>
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