Casella's Director of Municipal Services Erin Banfield was recently named to Waste360’s 2023 40 Under 40 honoree list, recognizing inspiring and innovative professionals under the age of 40 in the waste, recycling, and organics industry.
Casella expects to conserve over 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel per year with the addition of its first Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, eliminating over 78 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year, which is equivalent to taking around 16 passenger
Marking a significant milestone for the Casella CDL Training Program, Sanford, ME commercial driver Debra West became the one-hundredth graduate to complete the course and embrace a debt-free career at Casella.
In 2009, Debbie Brazo left her job in the fast food industry and took a chance on a new opportunity at Casella, hauling trash in Ithaca, NY. Now, 12 years later, she serves as a driver on those same routes, picking up recycling for local customers.
Helping to break down language barriers and advance employee growth, Casella recently launched a free, on-site interactive English language literacy and fluency program at its material recovery facility (MRF) in Charlestown, Mass.