Casella also noted four acquisitions so far in 2025 and plans to continue internalizing more landfill tons and updating fleets Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts policy changes and better communication could help ease challenges associated with adding recycled content to packaging said speakers at the Plastics Recycling Conference Extended producer responsibility and bottle bills will continue to influence recycling policy at the state level Other bills for batteries or mattresses could also make an appearance in 2025 The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines A subsidiary of Casella Waste Systems is suing New Hampshire environmental regulators arguing that the state’s denial of a controversial landfill permit was premised on faulty rules At issue is the state’s decision to issue a “denial by dormancy,” rejecting Casella’s bid for a landfill permit in Dalton a North Country town near Forest Lake State Park because the company’s application was not updated for more than a year and violates the constitutional separation of powers They’re asking a New Hampshire judge to declare that the state agency’s rules are void The lawsuit also argues that Granite State Landfill was submitting new material to regulators throughout the past year “It is unfortunate that despite providing thousands of pages of documents over the course of two years and nearly a dozen separate supplemental submissions in response to requests from NHDES that they chose to deny the permit application based on dormancy,” Casella spokesperson Jeff Weld said in an email and work being conducted in support of the permit application supports our claim in the petition that there is no way for the application to be considered “dormant” within any ordinary meaning of that word.” State regulators consider an application dormant if it is not completed within 12 months of the date they alert the applicant it is “incomplete.” Granite State Landfill LLC, owned by the Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems, first applied for the permit in October 2023. That application came after a previous attempt to get state permits, which Casella abandoned in 2022 Over the course of more than a year, state regulators sent the company four letters requesting more information needed to complete the application The letters warned that if the application was not complete within a year it would be considered “dormant” and could be denied State regulators followed through on those warnings last week, issuing a denial by dormancy on April 3 The denial said that the company had not provided a site report that demonstrated the facility complied with state requirements Regulators also said the company didn’t demonstrate that they have a legal right to use the proposed site Department of Environmental Services officials declined a request for an interview on the denial said the company is confident that the development of the landfill will remain “on track,” saying that the state needs capacity for more trash and residents and businesses could experience higher costs if that landfill is not approved.  who leads the North Country Alliance for Balanced Change an advocacy group that has opposed the Dalton landfill proposal “At some point they have to recognize that they picked a terrible site and despite the aggressive nature of pursuing this that there's probably a time to rethink and move on,” he said Morrison said he’s become concerned about the big picture around New Hampshire’s solid waste system it was certainly very much about a specific project in a site that we thought was totally inappropriate,” he said this is much more than about a single project in a specific site We have learned that our rules and regulations The landfill proposal has divided the community of Dalton for years with many residents opposed to the construction of a landfill near Forest Lake and others excited about the prospect of more tax revenue in town and eager to protect the rights of property owners and businesses another longtime critic of the landfill proposal who owns a home near Forest Lake called New Hampshire’s current landfill rules “grotesquely bad” and said he wished state regulators had denied the project on scientific grounds Finkel said he doesn’t want any other community to experience what has unfolded in Dalton “This is going to happen again to some other community – it may be us it may be another place in the state – until the state drags itself or is dragged into the 20th century.” We rely on readers like you to support the local and international coverage on this website Your support makes this news available to everyone A monthly donation of $5 makes a real difference 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems will release its financial results for the three months ended March 31 A replay of the call will be available on the company’s website and accessible using the same link The company also announced today that the company’s management will be presenting at the following investor conference: and Doug Casella in front of a Casella truck in 1988 Great people, sustainable resource management and a commitment to innovation have fueled the growth of Casella Waste Systems for 50 years Doug Casella used his high school savings to buy a truck he used to collect trash from around the Killington area who had been working in the hospitality industry like their parents John Casella officially became his brother’s business partner full time “One of the things that we saw early on was there was a tremendous amount of corrugated cardboard,” says Casella.  “Even back then cardboard had value as a recycling commodity and it was also very difficult to manage in the landfill.” the brothers had built Vermont’s first recycling facility they went to Maine to buy an upstroke baler from a defunct woolen mill to compact cardboard into something that could be sold “We did the research for all the paper mills in New England started building relationships with them and started selling all of the cardboard coming out of the waste stream,” Casella says “We ended up going into the landfill with a load of waste and coming out of the landfill with a load of cardboard back to the recycling facility.” Vermont’s bottle bill had taken effect just a few years earlier so Casella’s recycling facility also processed glass Ned Coletta had been working at med-tech companies in the early 2000s he was looking to get more business experience working with senior leadership I’m going to interview you at 8 a.m. but show up at the Walmart parking lot at 4 a.m and I’ll have one of my drivers pick you up,’” Coletta says “I worked my butt off all morning.” Casella and the driver met in between the collection and the interview to assess Coletta’s efforts It must have been a satisfactory report; Coletta was hired as vice president of finance and investor relations in December 2004 “I appreciate the fact that the CEO of this company cared about his employees so much and wanted to know that people who were joining his team had empathy for how the work gets done,” Coletta says The driver he worked with that morning was Ken Hier Casella’s first employee in 1976 with a 40-year tenure Casella created a driver training school that now bears his name: the Kenneth A More than 300 employees have completed the program always ending the day to clean his truck to make sure it upheld those expectations that Casella set forward,” Hier’s daughter said at the training center dedication “He rarely took a vacation to hunt or fish In 1997, Casella Waste Systems became a publicly traded company on the NASDAQ “One of the reasons for the public offering was we had significant opportunities to grow similar to what we’ve done in the last 20 years so we took advantage of that,” Casella said A strong couple of decades at its launch and strong recent growth bookend a period of uncertainty for the company Acquisitions and a massive landfill development initiative at the start of the millennium stressed Casella’s debt burden which means how much debt we had to how much cash we produced in a year was close to six times “We were having a really hard time investing back into the business.” A new strategic plan was implemented to change up the company’s capital allocation maximize capacity at the landfills and work with customers on recycling prices we put forward a new strategic plan that said ‘let’s start working on development projects again,’” Coletta says “We created a new adjacent market for us to vertically integrate our landfills and recycling facilities we’ve acquired 70 companies across the Northeast and really accelerated growth.” In the eight years since that plan launched Casella has facilities in 10 New England and mid-Atlantic states more than 5,000 employees and a market capitalization of $7 billion From the first purchase of a second-hand baler Casella has supported its growth through improvements and expansions to recycling “I was here when we first started rolling out Zero-Sort® recycling to customers and that was really revolutionary,” Coletta says Continued investments in technology have made it so that the company can process even more recyclables and have a cleaner product to sell at the end Casella recently completed renovations to their Charlestown the throughput of Zero-Sort® recycling has increased nearly 40% and the quality of the material being shipped to market has increased about 35% The company also worked to create a formula to help reduce the volatility of selling recycled material “One of the biggest innovations we’ve had as a company in the last decade is something called the Sustainability Recycling Adjustment Fee,” Coletta says we created a floating fee on our customers’ bills that we charge a slight fee to our residents or commercial businesses we created a model that took a lot of recycling commodity risk and gave a very small piece to millions of different customers.” Casella also has clients in 47 states that they work with on waste reduction measures “The sustainability piece was always in our blood right from ’77 but the level of sophistication has changed,” Casella says “We’re now providing circular services to industrial companies like Becton Dickinson helping them with hard-to-recycle plastics that are coming off of their manufacturing process.” these programs are helping to shift more waste away from landfills and put them back into circulation “The future is very bright,” Casella says He expects improvements in artificial intelligence and robotics will continue to make recycling more efficient and thus more accessible to all Landfill technologies have improved the environmental safety of facilities and more efforts are going into leachate treatment and methane capture “We’re going to be the first to cannibalize ourselves in the landfill business,” Casella says “If we can find a higher and better use and put material through the recycling processing facility we’ll generate more free cash flow by doing that It’s very consistent with the financial implications of the business They think that waste companies make all of their money on the disposal side and it’s not the case anymore.” Casella improves the circular economy and finds solutions to benefit communities “Our business enables our customers to be more sustainable and have more of a positive impact on the world around them,” Coletta says “For each ton of carbon Casella emits — running our trucks we reduce close to five tons through our actions of how we run our business: through recycling It’s kind of an amazing story that each day we run our business This article was featured in Driving Sustainability in New Hampshire. 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Search for People Search by Department and California has big plans for marine conservation New legislation has presented a mandate to establish an ambitious network of marine protected areas (MPAs) unlike anywhere else in the world The goal is to craft strategic protections to safeguard the state’s marine life for preservation and economic benefits alike Now 25 years later, an international team of researchers, led by scientists at UC Santa Barbara, have evaluated the network’s effects across different species and habitats. “What everyone wants to know is do MPAs work?” said Joshua Smith, lead author of a new study on the matter published in Conservation Biology.  The study confirmed many benefits an MPA can confer to sea life and those with a greater diversity of habitats Stronger protections also correlated with more pronounced results With international targets aiming to protect more of the world’s oceans the findings can inform approaches to MPA design and networks that span multiple ecosystems Marine protected areas have emerged as a leading tool for protecting ocean ecosystems But there’s a lot of diversity in the character size and regulations of MPAs around the world from a total ban on all extractive or destructive activities to various regulations on infrastructure In 1999, the California Legislature passed the Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA), which required the state to overhaul its marine reserves. The legislation prompted the creation of the first statewide MPA network in the United States, and perhaps the most extensive in the world. “This huge, state-wide network, and its comprehensive design process, was sort of revolutionary at the time,” said co-author Cori Lopazanski a doctoral student at UCSB’s Bren School of Environmental Science & Management “The state invested a ton of time and energy into designing this network of 124 marine protected areas [using the best science of the time],” said Smith a former postdoc at UCSB and now an ocean conservation research scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Rather than close a giant area of the ocean the state decided to set aside a constellation of smaller protected areas distributed across the coast They specifically engineered the network to enable the interchange of animals plankton and nutrients between different reserves “And now, only years later, are we finally able to evaluate the network in its totality,” said senior author Jennifer Caselle Jenn Caselle's research is broadly focused on Marine Conservation and reef ecology She currently works in both coral reef and kelp forest ecosystems studying community dynamics recruitment and larval dispersal and movement patterns of fishes scientists converged in Santa Barbara for a working group to inform management recommendations and decisions The effort was hosted by the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) a National Science Foundation research center at UC Santa Barbara Twenty-four scientists collaborated on the resulting paper which sought to determine the conservation performance of 59 MPAs in California’s MPA network the authors considered the number of species present in an area the relative abundance of different species and the overall biomass Biomass is simply a scientific way to say “pounds of living stuff.” In this case The researchers compiled long-term data on 170 taxa from the MPA monitoring efforts of four groups each focused on a different habitat: the surf zone The four monitoring groups had very similar data but they collected and notated in different ways So authors had to clean and synthesize the disparate data sources we compared what’s inside the MPA to what’s outside,” Lopazanski said “Now we could take all of that information and put it in a single analysis that tells us something about how the MPA is performing across all of those ecosystems,” Smith added the authors found that MPAs increased fish biomass across the whole network This primarily came from species targeted by fisheries which suggests that the protection from fishing really does help boost their population health Biomass can change in two ways: more fish and larger fish Although their analysis didn’t distinguish between the two the authors suspect the gains were a combination of both A few characteristics seemed to correlate strongly with conservation benefits MPAs with more stringent protections saw greater gains as did areas that had previously experienced heavy fishing Older MPAs also produced more significant results “Many fish in California are slow growing and take a long time to mature,” Smith said “So it makes sense that the benefits of MPAs are going to take time to actually manifest.” Habitat diversity emerged as a major predictor of success Although scientists and fishermen often classify species by their preferred habitat a single fish may move between habitats from day to day “If you have different habitats in proximity to each other then there’s more variability in the types of resources shelters — the types of things fish need to survive — in the space where they’re living” Lopazanski said Including diverse habitats within an MPA ensures that fish don’t have to leave an MPA to seek these things out none of these features appeared to influence the number or relative abundance of different species present Smith suspects the former may stem from California’s past stewardship The state has boasted strong fishery management for decades so few species were completely gone from any area protection can increase the number and size of fishes without necessarily changing the relative abundance of different species The authors are encouraged by their findings “It was exciting to see that all of the planning and design that went into putting this huge network into place was producing many of its intended benefits,” Lopazanski remarked One of the strengths of a marine reserve is that it can protect large areas with many species “MPAs are always designed to protect multiple habitats but they are rarely evaluated with all of the different habitats in a single study,” Caselle said And that’s in part because scientists specialize But California supports broad monitoring efforts across its marine reserves and this paper analyzes all these habitats at once Santa Barbara is a leading research institution that also provides a comprehensive liberal arts learning experience and staff is 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If you cannot find a deceased person, please contact us at 514‑727‑2847 / 1‑888‑727‑2847 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application 2025 at her home following a period of declining health Christine was born in Waltham on October 28 a daughter of the late Salve and Emily (Vaccarella) Casella and was a 1974 graduate of Waltham High School After that she earned a degree in nursing from Lasell College in Newton She worked for years at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and after that for Partners VNA Among patients and co-workers she will long be remembered for providing kind Christine and her family lived in Duxbury for twenty-six years before moving to West Yarmouth in 2009 Ohio and Abigail Jackson (Christopher) of Abington; her grandchildren Samantha and Sarah Saulnier and Daley and Harper Jackson; her sisters and brother Janice Shelton (Curtis) of Groton and John Casella (Michelle) of Waltham; her brother and sisters-in-law Sheila Ierardi (Michael) of Onset and Aimee Saulnier of West Yarmouth was a loving friend and caregiver for Christine nephews and their families and another cherished caregiver Donna Gibson Family and friends will honor and remember Christine’s life by gathering for an Evening Wake in The Joyce Funeral Home Memorial donations may be made to Cape Cod Alzheimer’s Support Center MA 02631 or online at www.alzfamilysupport.org Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors The Magazine of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Field revisiting older selections with a book club or two and a very rewarding set of reads for several proj­ects I’ve been hammering at – the Ancillary Review’s podcast particularly – I was practically drowning in fascinating titles regretfully) to my top three choices in three categories: science fiction 2024 was yet another year wherein I loudly la­mented the death of science fiction duly embarrassed to note an absolute wealth of excel­lent science fiction titles once again – it’s becoming something of a tradition What unites my top three picks in science fiction this year is anger but what Premee Mohamed’s The Siege of Burning Grass and the Chain have in a common is a sense of righteous rage at injustice; though none of them reach utopia they’re all working on a map towards a better world I’m counting The Siege of Burning Grass as science fiction I wouldn’t want to set its weirdness aside – delightful and reminiscent of both the New Weird and planetary romances – but what one finds underneath that is a thoroughly un­magical interest in peace in what people will sacrifice and compromise for their ideals and their communities and a decidedly nonfantastic clarity about how easily toxic systems of violence can take root in a person Alefret is the most memorable protagonist I’ve encountered in ages and Mohamed’s delivery of deeply felt political ide­als in such a simultaneously fantastic and realistic world is quite the accomplishment is more explicitly tied to our actual Earth than most SF I read this year and none of it feels extraneous – first contact with aggressive and fascinating aliens a bizarre deadly artifact like something out of Solaris or Roadside Picnic – it’s a fast-talking technophilic philosophy-thriller in the lineage of Sphere and Blood Music But what it’s most interested in are the current real-world politics and ideologies that manufacture and excuse atrocity: imperialism and Dickinson’s not shy about showing how we’re actively colluding and just overflowing with cool lines and ideas and I’m really curious to see how far Dickinson goes towards charting some solutions in the sequel The one book you absolutely cannot skip from 2024 is Sofia Samatar’s The Practice also don’t miss out on her book of craft and memoir Opacities.) A generation-ship story – I know turns out they’re not – that sometimes struck me with its realism sometimes with its parable-like moral clar­ity the novella distills much that I admire about Samatar’s writing: her gift for atmo­sphere and for evoking a character or a culture through small gestures and details Its engagement with class struggle broadly would recommend it in any year; this year with universities brutally punishing students and professors for protesting the genocide in Gaza the novella’s spear-sharp jabs at academic hypocrisy strike particularly hard it doesn’t make it all the way to a solution and the Chain is clear that if we’re to get there by forging chains as well as breaking them Although I read plenty of serious fantasy this year – and there’s plenty that’s serious in my top three – what struck me about the best fantasy that I read this year was that they reminded me that reading this stuff is fun that my instincts and joys in reading go back to the whimsical world-focused stories that got me into books in the first place is front and center in Nghi Vo’s The City in Glass this is a novella with anger in its marrow – a formative atrocity that never leaves the narrative or the narrator – but it’s also a love letter layers this paean to cities with a healthy dose of skepticism in this story of angels and demons and flit­ting generations of city-dwellers The City in Glass evokes that city-feeling that can sweep over you on a good day Death and danger lurk on every page of Robert Jackson Bennett’s The Tainted Cup but once again I was just bowled over by what an entertaining writer he is A pitch-perfect blend of murder-mystery and carefully constructed secondary world my jaw is on the floor for how seamlessly he keeps this narrative humming along as he in­troduces ever-more outlandish and inventive ele­ments There are giant leviathans trying to squash all humanity an elaborate system of quasi magical biological modifications – one could make a strong case this is science fiction but I’m going to ignore that hypothetical case for my current categorization – and an intricate and conspiracy-rich cast of characters and cultures the core mechanic – an eccentric and brilliant detective a capable but unusual assistant with secrets of his own – just works nothing I read in 2024 tops Jared Pechaček’s debut novel One could try to sketch out comparatives and influences – Gormenghast and Hieronymous Bosch I just have; but that doesn’t quite capture the potent inventive whimsy of this novel and it’s simply wealthy with weird little folks trying to make their way in a big and feels like a new classic in the making I saved myself this third category for things that don’t quite fit into standard science fiction or fantasy molds I’m having a hard time finding a unifying theme But I think I could say that what most impressed me in Weird fiction this year in hard-to-classify things – and I’m absolutely grimacing about what I clipped to get this down to three – is something about knowledge: work that speaks to the difficulty of knowing what’s going on in the world or within us; work about the attempt to know and to act rightly even when we don’t for sure that didn’t make my self-imposed limit – also showcase how experimentation in the form is necessary to meet the moment: how using every tool in speculative fiction’s toolbox is just barely enough to come close to something like reality Laura van den Berg’s State of Paradise is an excellent case in point The novel’s nameless protagonist is herself a writer a ghostwriter anyway; throughout State of Paradise’s increasingly surreal and fantastic Floridian exploits the ludicrousness of writing itself is constantly in the narrator’s mind And thus the reader’s: the anguish of the empty page but also the silliness of conventional plots this novel is a catalog of strangeness that This is the most engaging exploration of collapse I’ve read how ecology and culture falling apart – faster in some places – is just impossible to fit into a normal One of the things that most stood out to me in Elwin Cotman’s Weird Black Girls is not just how speculative elements can reinforce more traditional storytelling techniques but how there’s so much richness and strangeness in what we already know that good character work is itself a kind of speculative fiction The stories in Cotman’s collection are superb full of riveting im­ages and really compelling characters and relationships genre is truly secondary: It’s a label we try to get on after the fact Cotman uses what we could call science fiction and even his more thoroughly realistic entries are absolutely fantastic One of the hardest-to-summarize novels I read this year is also one that I find myself returning to: Scott Guild’s Plastic with a flexible and transmedial under­standing of reality there’s more than a whiff of cyberpunk’s madcap energy here Plastic is in­tensely if ambiguously melancholic strung out on real-world crises and spinning them into strange elaborate dreams and Guild’s experimentation with framing and language match up perfectly with – whatever the whole thing is doing Plastic had me thinking about those books that just aren’t like any others but the ones that stand alone; 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Its small recycling facility is located in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood. Casella also has a large MRF in a different part of Charlestown Casella confirmed that Levy and his team have joined the company as part of the transaction “The organization aligns well with our core competencies and more importantly the culture Erik has built over the past 35 years aligns with our core values,” said Jeff Weld Casella’s vice president of communications “This acquisition will help provide more efficient service to existing hauling customers for both organizations while also helping to drive additional circularity for our customers and complementing our recycling and materials management efforts throughout the greater Boston market.” Levy has also been developing a composting site in Brockton A WM spokesperson confirmed that their organics preprocessing facility will continue to operate under a lease agreement with Casella This facility accepts material from a range of service providers for conversion into a slurry that is then trucked to a regional codigestion facility Save That Stuff was among the earlier providers of organics collection service in the region and it helped Boston launch a program in 2022 through a joint venture with Garbage to Garden Save That Stuff managed collection and fleet maintenance while Garbage to Garden handled most other functions such as customer service A spokesperson for Boston’s Public Works Department confirmed that Garbage to Garden acquired Save That Stuff’s share of the joint venture The program now services an estimated 25,000 households through subscription agreements also confirmed the shift and outlined plans to scale further “[O]ur overall goal is to take Boston's program to the next level by doubling the participation and tripling the tonnage collected We look forward to being free to devote more resources to outreach advertising and education with a street team launching this spring,” wrote Schmidt via email noted a busy 2024 for acquisitions and infrastructure investments led to $1.2 billion in revenue employee training and tech investments for 2025 climate policy and PFAS regulation are evolving Here’s how each could affect the industry in 2025 Deal advisors and analysts weigh in on how regulatory changes and private equity investment could play out in the sector 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building on three decades of collaboration and resource management services company and the University of Vermont (UVM) announced that they are partnering to launch the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM Casella has committed $1.5 million to launch the Center which will bring together leading scientists and materials management experts to serve as an industry-first interdisciplinary hub for research and lectures on sustainable waste and materials management This is the first research center that Casella has launched “We are deeply grateful to Casella for their investment,” UVM Interim President Patricia Prelock said “The Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM will be an international leader in research solutions for sustainable waste and materials management This exciting new partnership pairs our world-class researchers and environmental leadership with Casella’s industry expertise to create urgently needed practical solutions for people and planet.” Established in Rutland as a single-truck waste collection enterprise in 1975 Casella began operating Vermont's first recycling facility just two years later It has grown to become one of the nation's leading recyclers As the only waste and recycling company among the founding members of the EPA Climate Leaders program Casella’s climate leadership has been recognized by the EPA the Association of Climate Change Officers the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions and the Climate Registry with a Climate Leadership Award for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas management investing in the state’s leading research university is a critical step in helping shape the future of resource and materials management “Sustainable materials management has been the foundation of our business for 50 years,” said John W “We’ve made incredible progress toward a circular economy and recognize that there is always more we can accomplish as we continue along our sustainability journey while enabling our customers to achieve their own sustainability goals Investing in research that results in economically and environmentally sustainable solutions to some of modern society's most pressing issues is critical to our future We're thrilled to continue that journey with UVM and to combine our five decades of industry expertise with their academic excellence to help find those solutions.” an environmental scientist and engineer who has collaborated with Casella since 2016 will serve as the inaugural Director of the Center which will be housed in the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources "This type of collaboration between industry and academia opens up a lot of potential," said Roy we will be able to expand our circular economy research to find solutions that benefit the public and environment We have an excellent working relationship with many partners at Casella and I am excited to further our work with other industry partners and industry leaders are now focused on transitioning to a more circular economy where materials are recycled to reduce pollution and create further value this transition presents several challenges that require innovative solutions The Center will seek to find viable ways to solve those challenges by drawing on expertise from UVM faculty Early faculty affiliates include Matt Scarborough and Mandar Dewoolkar in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences and Joshua Faulkner in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is one of the largest recyclers and most experienced fully integrated resource management companies in the Eastern United States Founded in 1975 as a single truck collection service Casella has grown its operations to provide solid waste collection and disposal and organics services to more than one million residential and industrial customers and provides professional resource management services to over 10,000 customer locations in more than 40 states Contacts: Basil Waugh, news@uvm.edu; Jeff Weld, jeff.weld@casella.com CEO John Casella said the company “finished the year strong” by growing revenue by 20% The company also recently upgraded a Connecticut MRF and is slowly ramping up volume at a Pennsylvania landfill and resource management services industry—and the only company headquartered in Vermont—to be recognized among the nearly 500 organizations Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey more than 217,000 employees working at companies within the U.S The organizations were stratified so that companies with 1,000 to 5,000 employees were deemed midsize while companies with more than 5,000 employees were considered large employers Survey respondents were asked if they would recommend their employer to others and to rate it based on a range of criteria “We often say that our people are the biggest differentiator and competitive advantage as a sustainable enterprise,” said John W “We have invested a great deal in our people over the years and retention are passed on exponentially to the customers and communities we serve.” which has trained more than 300 newly minted drivers since its inception the first employee hired at Casella in 1976 embodied a steadfast commitment to safety and customer service performing over one million successful service stops throughout his 41-year career Casella continues to reinvest in its workforce companywide expanding from its driver training program to include mechanics and technicians and other vital personnel committed to service and safety “Service is at the forefront of everything we do and has been since 1975,” said Casella our employees will be satisfied and will work hard to be of service to our customers which then leads to growth and financial success and culture is vital for our sustainable future.” For more information on a rewarding career at Casella, please visit: www.casella.com/careers Jeff WeldVice President of Communications(802) 772-2234www.casella.com Pennsylvania and Virginia had recent updates on permitting and other projects Expansion plans at various landfills have hit snags in recent months while one major landfill in New York will move forward with plans to close in 2028 Here’s a look at some of the most notable landfill news developments in recent weeks: A Casella-operated landfill near Stanley, New York, will close by Dec. 31, 2028. The Ontario County Board of Supervisors voted for the closure on December 5 marking the end of Casella’s 25-year operations lease The vote comes after the board of supervisors in September released a study meant to help map the landfill’s future The study offered potential scenarios for expanding the existing landfill building a waste-to-energy facility or closing the existing landfill outright The county also held several community meetings to seek feedback The 389-acre landfill opened in 1974. Casella assumed operations and management responsibility for the landfill in 2003, according to county documents.  During the Dec. 5 vote supervisors weighed the environmental and health impacts of the closure on its community with several members calling for a detailed plan about alternative waste management plans including waste reduction and recycling options Casella is expected to follow detailed closure and post-closure monitoring and maintenance plans laid out in its contract Supervisor David Phillips said during the meeting Others voiced concerns about where trash would be trucked after the closure. In a filing after the vote, Casella said it plans to “make alternative arrangements” at its other landfills in New York and Pennsylvania for the waste currently brought to the Ontario landfill. The landfill takes in about 918,000 tons a year Casella said it doesn’t expect the closure will have a material financial impact on the company since it has amortized costs based on the assumption the landfill would eventually close A Tennessee appellate court judge heard oral arguments in a case between a Republic Services subsidiary and the Central Tennessee Regional Solid Waste Planning Board At issue is the proposed expansion of Republic’s Middle Point Landfill The company applied for an expansion of the landfill in 2021 Republic originally sought a 100-acre expansion, which currently encompasses 808 acres. On average, it takes in 3,700 tons of waste daily, according to a webpage run by the company. The landfill is projected to reach capacity in 2028, the Nashville Banner reported In its initial expansion application Republic said that the proposed expansion was in line with the regional solid waste plan developed by multiple counties in the area It noted the board previously approved an expansion in 2004 The proposed expansion would have added 32 million tons of capacity Republic projected that the facility's throughput would be 4,500 tons per day County officials said the closed landfill was an ideal site for the project in order to preserve farmland. The array’s 9,600 solar modules were built on 34 acres and will provide electricity for some of the county’s facilities. Ameresco has partnered previously with other landfill operators on renewable energy projects, namely RNG projects The Los Angeles County fires destroyed thousands of properties including a National Recycling Coalition member Subscribe to the Waste Dive free daily newsletter announced today that the company’s management will be participating at the following investor conferences: A copy of the presentation material will be available before the Company presents and may be accessed in the “Events & Presentations” section of the company’s investor website at http://ir.casella.com a live webcast link will be posted on the company’s investor website For further information, contact Jason Mead, Senior Vice President of Finance & Treasurer at (802) 772-2293, or visit the company’s website at http://www.casella.com recycling and resource management services company today announced that it has priced the previously announced offering of up to $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of Vermont Economic Development Authority (the “Issuer”) Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Casella Waste Systems Project) Series 2022A-2 (the “Bonds”) to be issued under an indenture between the Issuer and the bond trustee The Bonds represent the drawdown (which would no longer be available to the Company if not occurring by June 1 2025) of the remainder of the Vermont Economic Development Authority Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds (Casella Waste Systems During the initial fixed interest rate period ending on May 31 the interest rate on the Bonds will be 4.375% per annum and the Bonds will be guaranteed under a guaranty (the “Guaranty”) by substantially all of Casella’s subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”) as required by the terms of the Loan Agreement between the Issuer and Casella (the “Loan Agreement”) pursuant to which the Issuer will loan the proceeds of the Bonds to Casella The offering of the Bonds is expected to close on or about March 11 Casella intends to use the proceeds of the Bonds to finance and/or reimburse certain costs of qualifying capital projects in the State of Vermont and to pay certain costs of issuance of the Bonds There can be no assurance that all approvals with respect to the Bonds will be received that all other conditions to the offering of the Bonds will be satisfied or that the offering will be completed The Bonds will not be a general obligation of the Issuer and will not constitute indebtedness of or a charge against the general credit of the Issuer The Bonds will not be a debt of the State of Vermont or any political subdivision of the State of Vermont and will be payable solely from any remarketing proceeds and from amounts received from Casella under the terms of the Loan Agreement and from the Guarantors under the Guaranty The Bonds are being offered only to qualified institutional buyers as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 The Bonds have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and other applicable securities laws This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Bonds nor shall there be any sale of the Bonds in any jurisdiction in which such offer solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction This notice is being issued pursuant to and in accordance with Rule 135c under the Securities Act Certain matters discussed in this press release the statements regarding the offering of the Bonds and Casella’s expectations regarding the use of proceeds of the Bonds are “forward-looking statements” intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such by the context of the statements including words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “intend,” “estimate,” “guidance” and other similar expressions These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which Casella operates and management’s beliefs and assumptions Casella cannot guarantee that the offering of the Bonds will be completed that the Bond proceeds will be available or applied as expected or that it actually will achieve the plans expectations or guidance disclosed in the forward-looking statements made Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties any one or more of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in Casella’s forward-looking statements Such risks and uncertainties include or relate to among other things: market conditions and Casella’s ability to consummate the closing of the offering of the Bonds on the anticipated terms as well as additional risks and uncertainties detailed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Casella’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31 2024 and in other filings that Casella periodically makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission There can be no assurance that Casella will be able to complete the closing of the offering of the Bonds on the anticipated terms Casella undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements Jason MeadSenior Vice President of Finance & Treasurer(802) 772-2293 Jeff WeldVice President of Communications(802) 772-2234 http://www.casella.com  family-owned waste hauler has been acquired by a national chain Seyrek Disposal recently was purchased by Casella Waste Systems Vermont-based company that operates in more than 40 states Seyrek CEO John Seyrek declined to comment on the sale including what Casella paid for Seyrek and whether Seyrek customers will see any operational changes Casella spokesperson Jeff Weld issued the following statement: “Seyrek Disposal is an outstanding company and we’re pleased to have them joining the Casella team The organization aligns well with our core competencies and the culture of service that has been developed over the past two decades will be a natural fit into our organization We look forward to onboarding the team and bringing additional services and support to our newly acquired customers.” Seyrek began in 2002 as a driveway sealing and asphalt maintenance company and later expanded to offer trash and recycling collection Seyrek is the hauler for Pittsford refuse districts which were authorized beginning in 2019 and currently cover 36% of the town Supervisor William Smith said a call from the Democrat and Chronicle was the first he had heard about Casella buying Seyrek he said the move to form refuse districts in Pittsford was in response to issues customers were having with Casella which continues to expand its footprint and according to its LinkedIn profile and people were complaining about the quality of service,” Smith said He said Seyrek is bound by its current contract with the town goes for another two years and keeps the annual cost of household refuse pickup for participants at around $256 a year with a maximum 2% annual increase over each year Seyrek has earned high marks online for customer service and competitive pricing One of the more recent comments reads: “Not only are their prices better than anyone else office staff & guys on the truck… top notch!!” (This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.) Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood today reported its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31 The Company also provided guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31 reporting records yet again across our key financial metrics in 2024 Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow,” said John W “Our consistent execution against clear operating and growth strategies have yielded consistently strong results I would like to recognize and thank our entire team for their efforts and their commitment to our customers and our Core Values.” “We acquired eight businesses in 2024 with over $200 million in annualized revenue further strengthening our operating capabilities in our Mid-Atlantic markets and entering a strategically attractive adjacency in the Hudson Valley region of New York,” Casella said “We have started the year strong on the growth front already in 2025 with three acquisitions and approximately $40 million in annualized revenues filling in our service territory in Maryland and Pennsylvania and adding synergistic overlap in Eastern Massachusetts these acquired operations have generally come in at initial Adjusted EBITDA margins at or below our consolidated average but represent significant improvement opportunity going forward as we continue to integrate the businesses and implement our operating initiatives and practices.” we expanded Adjusted EBITDA margins in our collection business by over 100 basis points driven by 6.5% price growth and continued focus on operating efficiency and margins in our Resource Solutions segment by 270 basis points with strong performance across that business particularly at our Boston recycling facility” said Casella “This performance was partially offset by weakness in C&D and special waste volumes at our landfills as we held the line on price in the face of market softness however we anticipate a return to growth in landfill volumes in 2025 as transitory market pressures subside.” “In 2025 we will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Casella which began in 1975 with one truck in Rutland and has now grown to over 5,000 employees with operations in 10 states,” Casella said “This milestone represents an opportunity to reflect on all that our team has accomplished and also to look forward with excitement to the tremendous growth opportunities that lie ahead.” Revenues were $427.5 million for the quarter with revenue growth mainly driven by: newly closed acquisitions along with the rollover impact from acquisitions closed in prior periods; collection and disposal price growth; and higher recycling commodity volumes and prices Operating income was $18.5 million for the quarter driven by stronger operating results and a favorable year-over-year comparison to a charge related to a landfill capping veneer failure in the same period in 2023; partially offset by higher amortization expense related to acquisition growth Net income was $4.9 million for the quarter up $6.7 million and $0.11 per diluted common share or $0.41 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share up $8.7 million and $0.12 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Adjusted EBITDA was $95.0 million for the quarter driven by acquisition contribution and organic growth Please refer to "Non-GAAP Performance Measures" included in "Unaudited Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures" below for additional information and reconciliations of Adjusted Net Income Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Adjusted EBITDA and other non-GAAP performance measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures Revenues were $1.557 billion for fiscal year 2024 Operating income was $72.8 million for fiscal year 2024 as a result of an $8.4 million charge in connection with the closure of the landfill located in Southbridge Massachusetts (the “Southbridge Landfill”); higher expense from acquisition activities; and higher depreciation and amortization expense related to recently closed acquisitions Net income was $13.5 million for fiscal year 2024 down $(11.9) million and $(0.23) per diluted common share driven by lower operating income and higher interest expense or $1.35 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share up $6.5 million and $0.01 Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Adjusted EBITDA was $360.6 million for fiscal year 2024 Net cash provided by operating activities was $281.4 million for fiscal year 2024 Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $158.3 million for fiscal year 2024 Please refer to "Non-GAAP Liquidity Measures" included in "Unaudited Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures" below for additional information and reconciliation of Adjusted Free Cash Flow to its most directly comparable GAAP measure The Company provided guidance for fiscal year 2025 by estimating results in the following ranges: The guidance ranges do not include the impact of any acquisitions that have not been completed Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow related to fiscal year 2025 are described in the Unaudited Reconciliation of Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook Non-GAAP Measures section of this press release Net income and Net cash provided by operating activities are provided as the most directly comparable GAAP measures to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow however these forward-looking estimates for fiscal year 2025 do not contemplate any unanticipated impacts the website linked above provides an option for the conference provider to call the registrant's phone line participants should visit the company’s website at http://ir.casella.com and follow the appropriate link to the webcast A replay of the call will be available on the Company's website and accessible using the same link provides resource management expertise and services to residential primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal recycling and organics services in the eastern United States investors may visit the Company’s website at http://www.casella.com beliefs or current expectations concerning our financial performance; financial condition; operations and services; prospects; growth; strategies; anticipated impacts from future or completed acquisitions; and guidance for fiscal year 2025 including words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “would,” “intend,” “estimate,” "will," “guidance” and other similar expressions forecasts and projections about the industry and markets in which the Company operates and management’s beliefs and assumptions The Company cannot guarantee that it actually will achieve the financial results and all phases of the Company's operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties any one or more of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in its forward-looking statements the following: the Company may be unable to adequately increase prices or drive operating efficiencies to adequately offset increased costs and inflationary pressures including increased fuel prices and wages; it is difficult to determine the timing or future impact of a sustained economic slowdown that could negatively affect our operations and financial results; the increasing focus on per - and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) and other emerging contaminants including the recent designation by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency of two PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response including due to the failure to satisfy all closing conditions and to receive required regulatory approvals that may prevent closing of any announced transaction; the Company may not be able to successfully integrate and recognize the expected financial benefits from acquired businesses; and the Company may incur environmental charges or asset impairments in the future There are a number of other important risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements These additional risks and uncertainties include “Risk Factors” in the Company's most recently filed Form 10-K “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently filed Form 10-Q and in other filings that the Company may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information Jeff WeldVice President of Communications(802) 772-2234http://www.casella.com AND SUBSIDIARIESUNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP MEASURES(In thousands) In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") the Company also presents non-GAAP performance measures such as Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of revenues Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Common Share that provide an understanding of operational performance because it considers them important supplemental measures of the Company's performance that are frequently used by securities analysts investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of the Company's results The Company also believes that identifying the impact of certain items as adjustments provides more transparency and comparability across periods Management uses these non-GAAP performance measures to further understand its “core operating performance” and believes its “core operating performance” is helpful in understanding its ongoing performance in the ordinary course of operations The Company believes that providing such non-GAAP performance measures to investors in addition to corresponding income statement measures affords investors the benefit of viewing the Company’s performance using the same financial metrics that the management team uses in making many key decisions and understanding how the core business and its results of operations has performed The tables below set forth such performance measures on an adjusted basis to exclude such items: (i)    Amortization of intangibles is the add-back of non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles such as covenants not-to-compete (ii)    Expense from acquisition activities is comprised primarily of legal rebranding and other costs associated with the due diligence acquisition and integration of acquired businesses 2024 included a charge for an increase in the reserve against accounts receivable of the businesses acquired in the acquisition of four wholly owned subsidiaries of GFL Environmental Inc. as a result of our inability to pursue collections during the transition services period with the seller resulting in accounts receivable aged beyond what is typical in our business (iii)    Southbridge Landfill closure (recovery) charge are expenses related to the unplanned early closure of the Southbridge Landfill along with associated legal activities premature closure of the Southbridge Landfill in the fiscal year ended December 31 2017 due to the significant capital investment required to obtain expansion permits and for future development coupled with an uncertain regulatory environment The unplanned closure of the Southbridge Landfill reduced the economic useful life of the assets from prior estimates by approximately ten years the Company received the final closure permit related to Southbridge Landfill which set out permit conditions including environmental monitoring post-closure monitoring and other post-closure requirements The Company recorded a non-cash charge of $8.4 million in fiscal year 2024 to revise the accrued post-closure liability for the Southbridge Landfill based on the conditions in the closure permit (iv)    Landfill capping (recovery) charge - veneer failure in the periods ending December 31 2023 consists of both (i) the write-off of historical payments associated with capping work that has been deemed no longer viable due to a veneer failure and (ii) the related operating expenses incurred to clean up the affected capping material at the Company's landfill in Seneca we recorded a recovery consisting of both (i) a partial reversal of historical payments written off after an engineering evaluation determined that a portion of the area affected by the veneer failure was deemed to still be viable as well as (ii) a recovery of operating expenses incurred during the clean up of the affected capping material as part of a settlement with a third-party (v)    Debt modification expense associated with agent fees and other third party costs we paid during the refinancing of our second amended and restated credit agreement (vi)    Loss from termination of bridge financing is related to the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs associated with the extinguishment of bridge financing agreements associated with acquisitions (vii)    Legal settlement is related to reaching an agreement in June 2023 with the collective class members of a class action lawsuit relating to certain Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ("FLSA") claims as well as state wage and hours laws (viii)    Gain on resolution of acquisition related contingent consideration is associated with the reversal of a contingency for a transfer station permit expansion that is no longer deemed viable (ix)    Interest expense from acquisition activities is the amortization of debt issuance costs comprised of transaction and other similar costs associated with bridge financing activities related to acquisitions (x)    Tax effect of the adjustments is an aggregate of the current and deferred tax impact of each adjustment including the impact to the effective tax rate The computation considers all relevant impacts of the adjustments including available net operating loss carryforwards and the impact on the remaining valuation allowance In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP the Company also presents non-GAAP liquidity measures such as Adjusted Free Cash Flow that provide an understanding of the Company's liquidity because it considers them important supplemental measures of its liquidity that are frequently used by securities analysts investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of the Company's cash flow generation from its core operations that are then available to be deployed for strategic acquisitions and strengthening the Company’s balance sheet through paying down debt The Company also believes that showing the impact of certain items as adjustments provides more transparency and comparability across periods Management uses non-GAAP liquidity measures to understand the Company’s cash flow provided by operating activities after certain expenditures along with its consolidated net leverage and believes that these measures demonstrate the Company’s ability to execute on its strategic initiatives The Company believes that providing such non-GAAP liquidity measures to investors in addition to corresponding cash flow statement measures affords investors the benefit of viewing the Company’s liquidity using the same financial metrics that the management team uses in making many key decisions and understanding how the core business and cash flow generation has performed on an adjusted basis to exclude certain items sets forth such liquidity measures:                (i)    Southbridge Landfill closure are cash outlays associated with the unplanned and expects to incur cash outlays through satisfaction of the closure requirements and the environmental remediation process the Company received the final closure permit related to Southbridge Landfill and entered the post-closure period (ii)    Cash outlays for acquisition expenses are cash outlays for transaction and integration costs relating to specific acquisition transactions and include legal rebranding and other costs as part of the Company’s strategic growth initiative (iii)    Acquisition capital expenditures are acquisition-related capital expenditures that are necessary to transition and upgrade acquired assets to Company operating standards and to achieve strategic synergies associated with integrating newly acquired operations as part of the initial overall investment in an acquired business (iv)    McKean Landfill rail capital expenditures are long-term infrastructure capital expenditures related to rail side development at the Company's landfill in Mount Jewett which is different from the landfill construction investments in the normal course of operations (v)    FLSA legal settlement payment is the cash outlay of a legal settlement related to reaching an agreement in June 2023 with the collective class members of a class action lawsuit relating to certain claims under the FLSA as well as state wage and hours laws (vi)    Landfill capping (recovery) charge - veneer failure payment is the cash outlay associated with operating expenses incurred to clean up the affected capping material at the Company's landfill in Seneca New York that has been reimbursed to us by a third party Non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP and Adjusted Free Cash Flow should not be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and Adjusted Free Cash Flow presented by other companies AND SUBSIDIARIESUNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 OUTLOOK NON-GAAP MEASURES(In thousands) Following is a reconciliation of the Company's estimated Adjusted EBITDA(i) from estimated Net income for fiscal year 2025: Following is a reconciliation of the Company's estimated Adjusted Free Cash Flow(i) from estimated Net cash provided by operating activities for fiscal year 2025: (i)   See footnotes for Non-GAAP Performance Measures and Non-GAAP Liquidity Measures included in the Unaudited Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures for further disclosure over the nature of the various adjustments to estimated Adjusted EBITDA and estimated Adjusted Free Cash Flow AND SUBSIDIARIESUNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTAL DATA TABLES(In thousands) Amounts of total revenues attributable to services provided for the three and twelve months ended December 31 Components of consolidated revenue growth for the three months ended December 31 2024 compared to the three months ended December 31 Components of capital expenditures(i) for the three and twelve months ended December 31 (i)   The Company's capital expenditures are broadly defined as pertaining to either growth or replacement activities Growth capital expenditures are defined as costs related to development projects and the integration of newly acquired operations Growth capital expenditures include costs related to the following: 1) acquisition capital expenditures that are necessary to transition and upgrade acquired assets to Company operating standards and to achieve strategic synergies associated with integrating newly acquired operations as part of the initial overall investment in an acquired business; 2) McKean Landfill rail capital expenditures which is unique and different from landfill construction investments in the normal course of operations because the Company is investing in long-term infrastructure; and 3) development of landfill permit expansions investment in infrastructure to increase throughput at transfer stations and recycling and other processing facilities to support new contracts or other organic business growth and other development projects in support of our growth strategies Replacement capital expenditures are defined as landfill cell construction costs not related to expansion airspace replacement costs for equipment and other capital expenditures due to age or obsolescence and capital items not otherwise defined as growth capital expenditures A company looking to build a new landfill on a controversial site in the North Country town of Dalton is suing state environmental officials claiming a rule used to deny its permit application “violates the constitutional separation of powers by usurping legislative authority.” filed a complaint Tuesday in Merrimack County Superior Court against the state Department of Environmental Services (DES) Granite State Landfill (GSL) had filed an application with DES to open a proposed 70-acre lined landfill that would replace Casella’s North Country Environmental Services Landfill in Bethlehem which is scheduled to stop accepting waste in 2028 Casella appealed the state Waste Management Council’s decision to reject a previous landfill permit request to the state Supreme Court The site of the Dalton landfill would be less than half a mile from Forest Lake State Park sparking attempts over the past three years to convince the Legislature to impose more restrictions on siting landfills in the state The Legislature created a study group to examine the issue and make recommendations DES ruled GSL’s application is considered “dormant,” and denied the request according to its rules GSL argues state law specifies the grounds on which DES may deny an application “Dormancy is not one of those grounds,” the complaint read “GSL submitted its application in October of 2023 and has made ten substantial submissions to NHDES since then to supplement the application the last of which was provided on February 27 Most of GSL’s submissions were in response to additional information sought by NHDES in letters finding the application ‘incomplete.’ “In no way could GSL’s application be considered ‘dormant’ within the ordinary meaning of that word,” the complaint argued While GSL says it plans to appeal the decision to the New Hampshire Waste Management Council it says because the administrative rule on which NHDES based its decision violates the constitutional separation of powers by “usurping legislative authority,” GSL is asking the court to declare the rule void said the department “cannot comment about ongoing litigation.” vice president of communications for Casella said that if additional capacity is not permitted “New Hampshire residents and businesses throughout the state will likely incur additional disposal costs due to increased transportation charges and decreased competition in the marketplace.” that they chose to deny the permit application based on dormancy,” Weld wrote in an email and work being conducted in support of the permit application supports our claim in the petition that there is no way for the application to be considered ‘dormant’ within any ordinary meaning of that word We are confident that our petition for declaratory judgment will be successful and the development of the Granite State Landfill will remain on track.” Weld said the need for disposal capacity to serve more than 60,000 customers and nearly 200 New Hampshire towns once North Country Environmental ceases operations in Bethlehem “is made clear by NHDES” in its biennial report The Dalton landfill proposal is facing renewed political opposition saying the “greatest resource our state has besides its people is our beautiful landscape.” “No other state boasts the natural beauty we do and there is a lot that comes along with that “There will be no landfill at Forest Lake in Dalton We will not allow that beautiful area of our state to become a dumping ground for out-of-state trash Asked about DES’s denial of the permit application Ayotte said they “did their work and they denied the permit on the Dalton landfill that is in the court process and I expect that will be followed.” I have confidence that they did their work properly but that will be defended by the Attorney General’s Office.” In denying the permit application last week DES officials said a permit application becomes dormant when the applicant fails to submit required information requested within a year of first being notified an application is incomplete — which came and went in February for GSL’s application director of DES’s waste management division wrote a dormant incomplete application is “deemed denied without further action by the department.” GSL claims it “provided all the necessary information to complete the application by February 27 pfeely@unionleader.com Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems dedicated its CDL Training Center to Ken Hier in a ceremony held at the facility on December 12 CDL Training Center (“The Center”) has graduated nearly 300 drivers since its inception providing the necessary training for people to achieve their commercial driver’s license free of charge A standing-room-only crowd of friends and family and vocational school partners were on hand to honor Hier the first employee hired at Casella in 1976 Known by many as “The Man on the Mountain” from his long-running television commercial that highlighted his commitment to customers through all conditions on Killington Mountain Hier was named the National Waste and Recycling Association's Driver of the Year in 1996 and in 2017 Casella dubbed him its Driver of a Lifetime.“The reality of our business is pretty simple in that the only way that you succeed is through your people,” said Casella Chairman and CEO John W “No one illustrated that more clearly than Ken Hier His commitment to service and safety was at the forefront of everything he did and his example will continue to be a cornerstone for every graduate who comes through this training center.” Vermont’s Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Lindsay Kurrle underscored the need for newly trained drivers who cited shifting demographic challenges and applauded Casella’s efforts to overcome them and sustain economic resilience “It’s truly inspiring to have a major employer be a part of the solution by opening this facility to get more truck drivers on the road and more mechanics in the garage has a nearly 100 percent pass rate for its graduates and requires a two-year employment commitment who in turn commit to our company,” Casella said “We have seen over the last four years that drivers who successfully come through the program have an incredibly high retention rate past that initial commitment.” Hier’s family was also on hand to celebrate the dedication encouraged recent graduates and current students in attendance to follow in the path set by her father and “offer your skills and your performance to build on the mission of customer service “Our continued growth and success are predicated on the investments we make in our people,” Casella said in closing but our people and their commitment to our Core Values and culture are the keys to our success." and organics services in the eastern United States Jeff WeldVice President of Communications(802) 772-2234www.casella.com Photos accompanying this announcement are available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d2607fc2-441e-4bd5-8333-d937c788bc06 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1ac29999-4538-45ca-a77d-7cfc2f4d9ac9 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5953620f-7bc4-464e-80dd-1627f682927e https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/5641cac3-3380-42e4-a6ea-bcd46d595ce8 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/c12f7a46-1210-4aef-b226-5f7b81d284c9 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/75918919-2d65-42ce-8337-fd9e982b56a5 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b9596607-7bad-43ae-87e1-5f58cfc30439 https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3a178d6f-6571-42d9-9231-61961a76be1f https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/16da3682-f74e-47ab-9f50-0a7ff238ff8b State regulators denied Casella Waste Systems’ proposed landfill in New Hampshire’s North Country its main permit at the site complicating the company’s efforts to move forward with the lucrative project the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services sent a letter to the Vermont-based waste management company denying its solid waste permit for a new landfill in Dalton The decision comes after Casella Waste Systems failed to submit the necessary information required to complete the application within the designated timeline despite earlier feedback from the department that its submission was incomplete Casella is one of the importers of trash into New Hampshire which helped the company reach $7 billion in net worth an attorney representing the North Country Alliance for Balanced Change said the decision was a win for the environment “This was the wrong place for a brand new landfill,” said Manzelli “This is a beautiful area of New Hampshire up north where public outdoor recreation is a huge part of the economy.” While Casella Waste Systems’ other permit applications for the landfill project are still active it can’t move forward with construction without the solid waste permit With proposals in Governor Kelly Ayotte’s budget calling for a three-year landfill moratorium even if Casella Waste Systems submits a new application it will be difficult for the company to move forward with a new landfill in New Hampshire anytime soon Sruthi Gopalakrishnan can be reached at sgopalakrishnan@cmonitor.com. Subscribe to her Trash Talk newsletter for more reporting on the environment and solid waste Carolyn Choate had heard about Casella Waste Systems’ plan to build a landfill near Forest Lake in Dalton and the local community’s efforts to stop it she kept wondering: How could a company that touts sustainability on its website be pushing for a landfill next to a freshwater lake in the North Country Choate drove north to get a sense of the place and to understand what the community was fighting for At a hearing Tuesday on a resolution urging the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to deny any permits for the project Choate made it clear — this isn’t just a North Country issue many people in southern New Hampshire feel as though it’s happening in their own backyard and they don’t want it “I seriously hope we don’t let the financial interests of private industry outweigh what this small community wants and needs — because in the end who studies how environmental factors like diet has researched the link between forever chemicals and cancer While not actively fighting alongside the Dalton community against the proposed landfill warning that it could contaminate nearby water sources with harmful chemicals Since Casella Waste Systems proposed a landfill near Forest Lake in 2018 it has stirred strong opposition from both environmental advocates and local residents Their main concern is the risk to the lake’s water quality — if a leak were to happen is particularly worrisome because leachate posing a serious threat to the environment Rep. Jared Sullivan, a Democrat from Bethlehem and Franconia, believes that while a resolution may not have the same impact as a bill it can still make a powerful statement if the New Hampshire House passes it “I think it sends a strong message that this is something that is not a good idea to have … next to a lake.” said Sullivan “This would just get a little bit more news coverage and we all know a lot of our constituents are living in bubbles They’re not always paying attention to issues that are not in their backyards.” If this legislation passes both the House and Senate it will not prevent DES from permitting Casella’s proposed landfill but will instead serve as a statement from the General Court opposing the landfill in Dalton The House Environment and Agriculture Committee also heard testimony on House Bill 171, a bipartisan measure proposing a moratorium on new landfill permits until stronger rules and policies are established to safeguard both the environment and public health argued that the DES rules approved in December fall short of what’s needed He said the issue can no longer be tackled through rulemaking alone and it’s now time for the “legislature to address these concerns through policy.” the House passed a bill for a landfill moratorium the waste management division director at DES said the department isn’t taking a stance on the bill either way Opponents of the moratorium usually point out that New Hampshire could run into a landfill capacity shortage if it were put in place according to the state’s 2022 solid waste plan nearly half of the waste in New Hampshire’s landfills actually comes from out of state A bill last year to reduce out-of-state trash imports didn’t make it through with some arguing it would interfere with the Interstate Commerce Clause But states like Maine and Vermont have found ways to work around it president of the North Country Alliance for Balanced Change believes that to meet the state’s waste reduction goals New Hampshire needs to focus not only on cutting food waste and expanding composting facilities but also on reducing the amount of out-of-state trash “The absolute elephant in the room in any of these conversations is out-of-state waste It dwarfs anything else we do,” Morrison said in support of the bill Let’s not be the whipping boy for Massachusetts any longer.” We keep our menu simple and let the dough and other high-quality ingredients speak for themselves North Adams Regional Hospital is North Berkshire's choice for healthcare services - Your Hospital He has led the Department of Higher Education through a time of historic investment by the state Legislature and Healey-Driscoll administration in affordability and access for all learners in the commonwealth. click for more © 2025 Boxcar Media LLC - All rights reserved The company reported over $400 million in revenue for the quarter But unexpected insurance and landfill closure payments A copy of the presentation material will be available before the Company presents and may be accessed in the “Events & Presentations” section of the company’s investor website at http://ir.casella.com For further information, contact Charlie Wohlhuter, Director of Investor Relations at (802) 772-2230, or visit the company’s website at http://www.casella.com The West Passage, Jared Pechaček (Tordotcom 978-1-25088-483-1, 384pp, $28.99, hc) July 2024 with absolutely no idea what I was getting into beyond a cool cover Pechaček’s been a delightful person to follow on various social media for some time now – sharing illustrations and fashion commentary and one of the hosts of the lovely Tolkeinalia podcast By-the-Bywater – and so seeing his name on a fantasy novel immediately caught my eye do not miss this: The West Passage is one of the most original and enjoyable fantasies I’ve encountered in ages Set in a city-sized palace complex dominated by color-coded towers and their titanic rulers The West Passage follows two young and comparatively diminutive characters: Pell one of the ‘‘women in grey’’ who tend to births and deaths the apprentice to ‘‘the guardian,’’ trained in vigilance against a world-destroying Beast that slumbers below The novel opens with the guardian passing away and Pell soon being promoted and renamed as Yarrow As unseasonal climate and a rumbling Beast threaten their world Yarrow and Kew set off on separate journeys through the palace encountering strange allies and monstrous forces along the way The world of this book is an astonishing delight; each section is new and surprising but there’s a depth and a completeness to surroundings that is spellbinding elsewhere echoing with ancient secrets and magic: It’s a perpetually engaging romp Peake’s Gormeng­hast is an obvious point of comparison with its own set of lively details; the living creatures and characters throughout often seem to have sprung right out of a Bosch painting – if you’re familiar with Olivia M Many characters have animal features; there are odd and fantastic amalgams (a ‘‘little fish-drawn cart’’ is my personal favorite) and strange magics and technologies; there’s a wonder­ful and surprisingly poignant section towards the end of the story where a number of giant frogs recite poetry Pechaček communicates issues of identity and gender with some subtle and effective stylistic play and his illustrations appear every few pages they give the text the feeling of one of the illustrated manuscripts that occur within the story I don’t want to give the sense that this is a frivo­lous book (Think of the deadly seriousness that accompanies the playfulness in Lewis Carroll’s work and you’ll have an idea how this works.) The Ladies that rule over this land are inhumanly large multilimbed: there’s a bit of an echo of the Diamonds from Re­becca Sugar’s Steven Universe in the Ladies leaning heavily into the ‘‘war crimes and body horror’’ angle For a novel that in some regards is undeniably cute there’s a surprising amount of cannibalism and gore; while it doesn’t wear its thesis on its sleeve the novel is definitely thinking about the monstrosity of power The West Passage is also quite brilliant structur­ally Yarrow and Kew’s journeys are compellingly plotted and unpredictable bringing them into en­counters with other characters throughout the palace in a way that organically fills out the world and its history we get brief asides from elsewhere in the palace excerpts from other texts and other stories this gives the novel a kind of organic completeness: It feels like something that should be read to someone there’s nonetheless an understated lyrical quality to the writing here with striking imagery and well-turned phrases It doesn’t particularly feel like a novel for children all-ages feeling to the story: a serious dream Something that I’m increasingly coming to trea­sure in speculative fiction is a sense of reality to the people of the larger world a sense that characters beyond the central cast are substantial It’s a tricky thing to pull off without losing narrative focus it gives a kind of moral heft to the world a sense that the plot matters beyond the conventions of storytelling Yarrow and Kew and their companions are extremely well-done but part of what makes the novel shine for me is how Pechaček animates even incidental characters and creatures Human even at its most fantasti­cally inhuman and with an ending that blends gigantic epic confrontation with quiet moments of perspective The West Passage is a thoughtful and wildly inventive fantasy that deserves to be on all our reading lists Jake Casella Brookins is from the Pennsylvania Appalachians and spent a fantastic amount of time in the woods before switching over to philosophy & literature He’s been a specialty coffee professional since 2006 He worked in Upstate New York and Ontario for about 8 years He’s been in Chicago since 2013; prior to the pandemic he worked for Intelligentsia Coffee in the Loop he’s been selling books at a local indie bookstore This review and more like it in the July 2024 issue of Locus. I spent the next nine months or so anxiously awaiting the appearance of two magazines And Locus because my appearance wasn’t fully realized until they said so Locus is the voice and conscience of our genre.” and resource management services company (the “Company”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Royal Carting and Welsh Sanitation (collectively The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter The pending acquisition includes two solid waste collection operations and two transfer stations in New York’s Middle and Lower Hudson Valley regions and western Connecticut which will extend the Company’s service territory into new adjacent markets The pending acquisition is expected to generate over $90 million in annualized revenues with a high concentration of commercial collection service and waste volumes that can be internalized into Casella’s landfills over time “Royal is a well-known and respected waste and recycling service provider and we are excited to enter these new markets with such a strong platform We have worked closely with Royal for over 30 years and we have the utmost respect for the Panichi family and their team,” said John W Emil Panichi and his family have built and operated a premier business with a focus on excellent customer service We are dedicated to upholding this strong legacy while also introducing additional capabilities to support customer service needs.” “I want to thank our many customers for their loyalty and our employees for their service We picked Casella as the best company to continue our 70-year tradition of environmentally responsible service to families and businesses in our community and we expect Casella will provide them with new opportunities for advancement.” “In addition to Royal’s long-standing relationships we believe that Royal’s footprint presents a great organic growth opportunity for Casella,” Casella said “We are thrilled to welcome the hardworking employees of Royal to our team and look forward to continuing their track record of outstanding customer service and operational excellence.” Charlie WohlhuterDirector of Investor Relations(802) 772-2230 Jeff WeldVice President of Communications(802) 772-2234www.casella.com the timing of the closing of the acquisition projections as to the anticipated benefits of the acquisition and the anticipated impact of the acquisition on the Company’s business and future financial and operating results including words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “would,” “intend,” “estimate,” “will,” “guidance” and other similar expressions forecasts and projections about the acquisition the timing of required regulatory approvals and the industry and markets in which the Company operates and management’s beliefs and assumptions the following: an inability to fully recognize the expected strategic and financial benefits from the acquisition due to the timing of the closing an inability to recognize operational cost savings or landfill internationalization benefits economic or other factors outside its control which may impact revenue and costs “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recently filed Form 10-Q and in other filings that the Company may make with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the future A truck with a mechanical arm empties recycling toters in October as part of a new automated trash and recycling collection system Casella Waste Management has pledged to take steps to improve lingering problems with the system Pittsfield officials are pushing Casella Waste Systems to address ongoing trash collection issues incomplete route checks and a lack of problem-tracking Those are the main reasons for missed trash collection routes in some city neighborhoods according to Public Services and Utilities Commissioner Ricardo Morales During the City Council meeting Tuesday night Morales also noted that the increase in backyard pickups has put a strain on operations by Casella Waste Management.  and they need to manage that,” Morales said but it's putting a strain on Casella’s way of doing things Morales was addressing concerns with the city's new trash collection system which rolled out last September to replace the decades-old system of limitless curbside disposal using cans and bags with 48-gallon trash and recycling “toters.” During last month's City Counil meeting, Morales shared promising results indicating that recycling rates have jumped from 9 percent to 18 percent of waste collected while trash rates dropped from 91 percent to 82 percent But there were lingering concerns about the program James Conant and Dina Lampiasi submitted a petition asking Morales and Casella to submit a report to explain why certain routes are frequently missed and develop a plan to prevent future problems Several streets have been repeatedly missed with trash collection delayed by more than 24 hours — which Kavey noted violates Casella’s contract with the city “People are starting to lose faith in our trash system because we've had like three or four months of continuous interruptions,” Kavey said “I don't want to get out of work on Friday and have to drive around my work to check and see if they picked up the trash." Morales addressed a recent incident from last Friday when a snowstorm delayed some route pickups He noted that a street in Ward 5 was missed after Casella reported it was too icy for trucks to access “One thing that we have already spoken with them is that they need to get their equipment to be able to drive in harsher weather,” Morales said In an effort to reduce the number of missed routes Casella has appointed a full-time dispatcher to manage just the Pittsfield contract This dispatcher is responsible for monitoring routes throughout the day and reporting any service interruptions to the public service and utilities office Morales said that when trash collectors change routes or assist other drivers they may not be verifying that trash was collected from all the streets within the route.  Casella representatives said they have implemented several operational changes writing in a letter to the council that they have spoken with all the drivers about communicating better with each other to bridge this gap in coordination the company said that it has increased route audits with in-cab ride-alongs and supervisor follow-ups to ensure drivers stick to their assigned routes Another issue Kavey raised was backyard collections being missed Casella noted its drivers are now required to notify dispatch if a scheduled backyard pickup location does not have trash out drivers will leave a green sticker that says “Oops” on the resident’s toter to notify them about the issue Kavey also emphasized the need for better communication between Casella residents and city officials to ensure the company is meeting the terms of its contract Morales said his office will continue working with Casella to monitor the effectiveness of these changes Lampiasi stressed that these issues must be addressed by the spring or summer for sanitary concerns “If it's July and we have people's trash being missed on Friday and it's 100 degrees out especially people are still having trouble figuring out how to live with the toters,” she said Maryjane Williams can be reached at mwilliams@berkshireeagle.com or 413-496-6139 When we endorsed Pittsfield’s move to a toter system for waste removal we did so in the hopes that it would spare a bit of pain for taxpayers… Pittsfield's new trash and recycling toter system has boosted recycling by nearly 36 percent and reduced trash collection by 24 percent saving the city an estimated $367,254 annually logistical challenges and mixed community feedback show the need for continued improvements and communication With the new trash and recycling system underway the city announces two options for residents to dispose of old trash and recycling containers that are no longer needed Mayor Peter Marchetti's administration has learned a thing or two from attempting to deliver thousands of recycling and trash containers to residents Pittsfield’s City Council has approved MassDevelopment financing for Petricca Industries’ expansion at its Unistress facility which will add 50 new jobs and increase production capacity to meet growing demand The Pittsfield City Council voted to reclassify members of Pittsfield boards and commissions as "special municipal employees," which eases the conflict of interest rules compared to full-time employees The Tavern at the A in Pittsfield is preparing to reopen for food service this May even as the fate of its liquor license remains uncertain after Monday afternoon's Licensing Board meeting  Hancock residents will vote on a 20-item warrant at the 2025 Annual Town Meeting 7 p.m The town election will be held noon to 6 p.m At least 70 job-seekers connected with 18 employers at Lenox's annual job fair Dalton's annual town meeting will begin at 7 p.m The town election will be May 12 at the Dalton Senior Center three men discussed plans for a secret raid that would become America’s first offensive victory in the Revolutionary War locals gathered to commemorate the largely forgotten meeting that helped shape history Becket voters will consider the proposed fiscal 2026 budget adopting the seasonal community designation a bylaw regulating outdoor lighting and other items at the annual town meeting on May 10.  Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device today announced that it has entered into a $1.5 billion amended and restated credit agreement with Bank of America as administrative agent and lender and a syndicate of other lenders (the “Credit Facility”) The Credit Facility matures on September 27 2029 and replaces the Company’s prior $1.08 billion credit facility The Credit Facility provides for an $800 million term loan A facility and a $700 million revolving credit facility with a $155 million sublimit for letters of credit The revolving credit facility was undrawn at closing and provides increased liquidity for general corporate purposes including the execution of the Company’s acquisition strategy The interest rate margin applicable to SOFR based borrowings ranges from 1.300% to 2.175% based on consolidated net leverage ratio The joint lead arrangers of the Credit Facility are BofA Securities Additional information regarding the Credit Facility is included in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission the statements regarding the Company’s intentions the availability of funds and the use of proceeds under the Credit Facility funding under the Credit Facility will be available to the Company among other things: risks and uncertainties relating to the satisfaction of financial tests and customary conditions related to borrowings under the Credit Facility and the additional risks and uncertainties detailed in Item 1A The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements Investors:Charlie WohlhuterDirector of Investor Relations(802) 772-2230 Media:Jeff WeldVice President of Communications (802) 772-2234http://www.casella.com Casella Waste Systems has committed $1.5 million to the University of Vermont to launch the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM The center will bring together leading scientists engineers and materials management experts to do research run workshops and give lectures on sustainable waste and materials management climate leadership and community engagement This is the first research center that Casella has funded "The Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at UVM will be an international leader in research solutions for sustainable waste and materials management," UVM Interim President Patricia Prelock said in a statement "This exciting new partnership pairs our world-class researchers and environmental leadership with Casella's industry expertise to create urgently needed practical solutions for people and planet." Casella was founded in Rutland in 1975 with a single truck collecting waste. Two years later, the company began operating Vermont's first recycling facility. Today, Casella has become one of the nation's leading recyclers, the only waste and recycling company among the founding members of the EPA Climate Leaders program "Sustainable materials management has been the foundation of our business for 50 years," John Casella "Investing in research that results in economically and environmentally sustainable solutions to some of modern society's most pressing issues is critical to our future We're thrilled to continue that journey with UVM and to combine our five decades of industry expertise with their academic excellence to help find those solutions." UVM Prof. Eric Roy, an environmental scientist and engineer who has collaborated with Casella since 2016, will serve as director of the center, which will be housed in the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Contact Dan D’Ambrosio at 660-1841 or ddambrosio@freepressmedia.com