Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Championing Customer Success: Sales Representative Katelyn LaPlante ?? For almost four years, Katelyn LaPlante has been making a difference in her Plattsburgh, NY community and beyond. Deeply immersed in local volunteer activities, LaPlante believes in building relationships with the businesses she serves by helping to find solutions and strengthening partnerships.

Dead batteries? ?? Help us keep our teams safe by properly disposing of these everyday items. ? Don’t put lithium-ion batteries into your recycling bin. ? Don’t put lithium-ion batteries into your trash bin. ? Do visit Call2Recycle to find your nearest free drop-off location for old batteries. Check out VTDigger's recent feature article detailing the dangers while helping to inform readers on proper disposal methods.

Happy #GlobalRecyclingDay! ?? ?? Today and every day, Casella is committed to giving resources new life through our modern recycling process, utilizing advanced technology to separate mixed recyclables into clean, recycled commodities that are manufactured into new products. ?? Learn more about the role you play in creating a more sustainable tomorrow at https://lnkd.in/eDnbmxyp and share these helpful recycling tips, tricks, and best practices with your friends and family!

"To be a woman in this industry is an honor because I get to be a role model for little girls who want to get their hands dirty. I tell my nieces that they can be anything they set their mind to and my job is an example of that. I got into this industry through my dad, Mark Maruca, who is a driver at our facility in Springfield, MA. It is amazing to work alongside him now and attend local events representing the same company and mission. And the guys I work with are awesome. They aren't afraid of a woman working beside them and I think that is so powerful." ?? Nicole Maruca - Maintenance Production Administrator ?? Springfield, MA #WeAreCasella #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM

Building on three decades of collaboration, we are proud to announce the launch of the Casella Center for Circular Economy and Sustainability at the University of Vermont. ?? ?? ?? Casella has committed $1.5 million to launch the Center, which will bring together leading scientists, engineers, and materials management experts to serve as an industry-first interdisciplinary hub for research, workshops, and lectures on sustainable waste and materials management, resource solutions, climate leadership, and community engagement. 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.” UVM Prof. Eric Roy, 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 University of Vermont Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.

Transportation to Transformation: MRF Manager Charlie Davis ?? ?? A Maine native, Scarborough Material Recycling Facility Manager Charlie Davis plays an integral role in serving customers across the state. Since opening its doors in 2003, the facility has continued to transform discarded material into valuable resources in collaboration with major manufacturers and distributors across Maine and New Hampshire. “I have lived in Maine my whole life. Believing in what we do here and keeping the state clean is what keeps me inspired,” said Davis. “I enjoy every minute of it.”

From innovative food waste, mattress, and e-waste solutions to hosting Casella night with the men's hockey team, our local teams are invested in making a sustainable impact campus-wide with Dartmouth College. ?? ?? Our White River Junction team was on-site at Thompson Arena for a night of sustainability education, customer appreciation, giveaways, and a ceremonial puck drop by the hauling division's own Maryann Pellegrino and her niece Ryla. "We've been partners with Dartmouth College for well over 25 years," said Strategic Account Manager Tianna Begonis. "Annually, we host a Casella night at one of Dartmouth's home hockey games. It's a great event with students and folks from the community enjoying the festivities, connecting with one another, and showing their love for Dartmouth College. We look forward to this event every year and already can't wait for the next."

Kellie Corlew - Bridging Business in Fort Edward, NY ?? ?? Kellie Corlew has become a vital asset in supporting customers, colleagues, and overall operations through her commitment to continuous learning and community involvement. Corlew plays a pivotal role in fostering team participation in local events and driving community engagement initiatives in Fort Edward, NY. #WomenInWaste #WomensHistoryMonth

A Commitment to Care: Casella Supports Adirondack Health ?? ?? ?? Casella’s partnership with Adirondack Health transcends the services we provide and proceeds with a focus on community impact and well-being. The Casella Plattsburgh, NY Hauling Division’s recent donation of $100,000 will go directly to Adirondack Health Foundation’s Cornerstone Campaign, a renovation project focused on patient rooms and experience on the medical and surgical floors. “It is expected at our division to be involved with the community,” said Division Manager Shawn McLean. “The community as a whole and businesses like Adirondack Health are the reason we are able to continue to operate, so we just want to reciprocate that effort.”

Congratulations to the most recent class of CDL graduates! Wishing them well as they head off to start their debt-free career path at Casella. ?? ?? Josel Rodriguez - Northampton, PA ?? Justin Porter - Hopewell, NY ?? Justin LaValley - Rutland, VT ?? Anthony Miller-Marano - Amenia, NY