CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC (CWST) Casella Waste Systems, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste management firm across the northeastern United States. The company specializes in comprehensive waste and resource management solutions, encompassing solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and organic waste services. These offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. Its operations specifically address non-hazardous solid waste, from initial collection through its extensive network of transfer stations to final disposal facilities. Casella also markets a variety of processed recyclables, such as metals (including aluminum), plastics, and paper products like corrugated cardboard, sourced from both its own processing centers and third-party acquisitions. Furthermore, the company engages in commodity brokerage. As of January 31, 2022, its significant infrastructure included 50 solid waste collection operations, 65 transfer stations, 23 recycling facilities, 8 Subtitle D landfills, 3 landfill gas-to-energy facilities, and 1 landfill dedicated to construction and demolition materials. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.
Sector: Refuse Systems
Industry: Waste Management
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. NASDAQ:CWST Industrials · Waste Management
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call on Its Third Quarter 2026 Results
Casella Waste Systems will release its Q3 2026 financial results after market close on Monday, November 9, 2026.
A conference call to discuss the results is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET, with registration required for dial-in access and a webcast available on the company's investor relations site.
• 12d ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 1
CWST: 8-K · other
Casella Waste Systems announced on October 1, 2026 that its North Country Environmental Services landfill in Bethlehem, New Hampshire will accept municipal solid waste for the final time on December 31, 2026. The company had previously expected the landfill to stop accepting waste by the end of 2027, but accelerated the closure date after evaluating remaining permitted airspace and fill rates.
The earlier closure will result in higher landfill amortization expense in the fourth quarter of 2026 than previously anticipated. Casella stated the expense is not expected to have a material impact on fourth quarter or full-year 2026 financial results.
The NCES closure removes a disposal site from Casella's Northeast network, a modest operational headwind that the company characterizes as financially immaterial.
SEC 8-K • 24d ago Press Release ⚠ 1
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces a Permit Expansion at Its Hakes C&D Landfill in New York
Casella Waste Systems received a New York DEC permit to expand its Hakes C&D Landfill disposal area by approximately 43.3 acres in Campbell, NY.
The expansion adds an estimated 5.8 million cubic yards of disposal capacity, and combined with current airspace the company expects roughly 20 years of capacity at current run-rates.
The Hakes site is currently permitted for up to 466,000 tons per year of C&D material; the permit also allows new leachate, gas collection and treatment infrastructure. A potential appeal of the permit remains a risk factor cited by the company.
• 26d ago AI analysis › Press Release
Casella Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Growth and Measurable Progress
Casella Waste Systems released its 2026 Sustainability Report, an annual ESG disclosure with no new financial results or guidance.
The report highlights more than 1.6 million tons of material recovered annually, up over 500,000 tons since 2019, and an estimated 5.7 tons of avoided emissions per ton emitted, already surpassing its 5.0 2030 goal.
This is a routine corporate communications release; no capital allocation, earnings, or operational changes were announced.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Casella Waste Systems Recognizes 2026 Sustainability Leaders
Casella Waste Systems honored Adams Fairacre Farms, King Arthur Baking Company, and the City of Pittsfield with its 2026 Sustainability Leadership Awards, an annual recognition of customer partnerships in waste reduction and recycling.
One highlighted outcome is the City of Pittsfield, MA, which overhauled its solid waste model with automated collection and standardized 48-gallon carts; recycling volumes there have since risen by 20%.
CEO Ned Coletta framed the awards around partnerships that deliver both environmental and economic value to customers and their communities.
This is a routine corporate-responsibility announcement with no disclosed financial figures and no bearing on CWST results or guidance.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ⚠ 1
Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy Bring Third RNG Facility online at McKean Landfill
Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy have started operations at their renewable natural gas facility at the McKean Landfill in Mount Jewett, Pennsylvania — the third and final project under their 2023 partnership agreement to come online this year, following Chemung County and Hyland.
The WAGABOX-equipped facility has 2,000 SCFM of installed processing capacity and can generate up to 407,000 MMBtu (120 GWh) of RNG annually, with production ramping progressively as landfill gas volumes increase at the site.
Waga Energy fully funded construction and will own and operate each facility for 20 years, while Casella shares revenue from RNG sales injected into the National Fuel Gas network — an asset-light structure for CWST.
Per EPA standards cited in the release, the project is expected to avoid 31,000 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions each year.
• 1mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing ⚠ 6
CWST: 10-Q · periodic report
Casella Waste Systems reported Q2 2026 revenue of $543.7 million, up 16.9% from $465.3 million a year earlier, with solid waste revenue growth of 18.4% driven by acquisitions (11.2 points) and 5.5% pricing gains. First-half revenue reached $1.001 billion, up 13.4% year over year.
Profitability lagged the top line: Q2 net income fell to $3.8 million from $5.2 million, and the first half swung to a net loss of $1.8 million, pressured by higher interest expense ($17.9 million in Q2), $6.1 million of quarterly acquisition-related costs, and a $1.1 million organics facility closure charge tied to a Maine composting site shut down under a state law change.
The balance sheet reflects an aggressive M&A stance: four acquisitions closed in the first half for roughly $400 million, lifting goodwill to $1.37 billion and principal debt to $1.36 billion, while cash fell to $25.5 million and $185 million sits drawn on the revolver with $484.8 million still available.
Operating cash flow improved to $161.0 million in the first half and the company remains in compliance with credit covenants, but negative collection volumes (-0.6% in Q2) and rising leverage make the quality and payback of the acquisition-led growth the key watch item.
SEC 10-Q • 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release ● Major ⚠ 3
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
Casella Waste Systems reported Q2 revenue of $543.7 million, up 16.9% year-over-year, driven by a 5.5% increase in solid waste pricing and contributions from acquisitions.
Adjusted EBITDA grew 12.5% to $123.2 million, and year-to-date adjusted free cash flow increased 10.3% to $78.1 million, reflecting strong cash generation.
Management raised full-year revenue guidance to $2.09-$2.11 billion but lowered net income guidance to $0-$6 million due to higher interest expenses, while reaffirming Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow outlooks.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy Announce Start of Operations of RNG Facility at Hyland Landfill
Casella Waste Systems and partner Waga Energy commenced operations at the RNG production facility located at the Hyland Landfill in Angelica, New York. This marks the second of three planned RNG projects between the two companies to enter operation, advancing Casella's strategy to recover value from waste.
The facility utilizes Waga Energy’s WAGABOX technology to process 3,000 SCFM of landfill gas, generating up to 610,000 MMBtu of renewable natural gas annually. Under the agreement, Waga funded the construction and will operate the plant for 20 years while sharing RNG sales revenue with Casella.
The project is expected to qualify for incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act and avoid approximately 47,000 tons of CO2-equivalent emissions per year.
• 2mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
CWST: 8-K/A · leadership change
Casella Waste Systems filed an amendment to its July 1, 2026 Form 8-K to disclose the employment agreement for newly appointed COO Damian A. Ribar. The agreement details a base salary of $500,000 and a target bonus opportunity of up to 85% of his base salary.
The filing also outlines severance provisions, including payment of accrued salary and bonuses, one year of healthcare benefits, and accelerated vesting of equity grants upon termination without cause. The full text of the employment agreement will be filed with the company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
SEC 8-K/A • 3mo ago Press Release
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call on its Second Quarter 2026 Results
Casella Waste Systems announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after the market closes on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
The company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors can register for the call or access the live webcast and replay via the company's investor relations website.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
Casella Waste Systems appointed Damian Ribar as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective July 20, 2026. Ribar joins the company with over 30 years of industry experience, most recently serving as Division Vice President of North Florida at Waste Connections.
The company also promoted Shelley Sayward to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Sayward has been with Casella since 2008 and has served in the legal department since January 2021.
President and CEO Ned Coletta emphasized that Ribar's background in integrating acquisitions and Sayward's deep institutional knowledge will help execute the company's long-term growth strategy.
• 3mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
CWST: 8-K · proxy statement
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. reported the voting results from its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on June 4, 2026. Stockholders representing 70,229,069 votes approved the election of four Class II directors: Michael L. Battles, Edmond R. Coletta, Joseph G. Doody, and Emily Nagle Green.
The advisory say-on-pay vote regarding named executive officer compensation was approved with 66,322,467 votes in favor and 1,840,247 votes against. Additionally, stockholders ratified the appointment of RSM US LLP as the company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 67,536,781 votes in favor.
The filing confirms the continuation of terms for existing directors John W. Casella, William P. Hulligan, Rose Stuckey Kirk, Michael K. Burke, Douglas R. Casella, and Gary Sova. No contested elections or significant governance issues were reported.
SEC 8-K • 4mo ago SEC Filing
CWST: 8-K · debt financing
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) closed the remarketing of $15.0 million in Series 2014R-2 Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds on June 1, 2026.
The bonds were remarketed at an interest rate of 4.300% per annum, resetting the interest rate period to end on June 1, 2036, shortening the original maturity date of December 1, 2044.
This transaction involves existing tax-exempt debt guaranteed by substantially all subsidiaries and does not represent new capital raising or a material change in the company's overall leverage profile.
SEC 8-K • 4mo ago Press Release
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Pricing of Remarketed New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds
Casella Waste Systems priced the remarketing of $15 million in Series 2014R-2 Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds.
The bonds will carry a new interest rate of 4.300% per annum, effective June 1, 2026, for a ten-year period ending June 1, 2036.
The principal amount and final maturity date of December 1, 2044, remain unchanged; this is a routine rate reset for existing debt.
• 4mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
Casella Waste Systems announced that management will present at two upcoming investor conferences.
The company will speak at the William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference on June 2 and the Stifel 2026 Investor Summit on June 10.
Presentation materials will be available on the company’s investor website prior to the events.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › Press Release
Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy Unveil RNG Facility at Ribbon Cutting
Casella Waste Systems and Waga Energy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility at the Chemung County Landfill in Elmira, New York.
The facility, which has been operational since January 2026, uses Waga’s patented WAGABOX technology to upgrade landfill gas into pipeline-quality RNG injected into the Valley Energy network.
Waga Energy fully funded the construction and will own and operate the facility for 20 years, while Casella and Waga share the revenue from RNG sales, validating Casella’s asset-light partnership strategy.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › SEC Filing
CWST: 8-K · debt financing
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. announced the commencement of the remarketing for $15.0 million aggregate principal amount of its Series 2014R-2 Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds issued by the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
The current interest rate period for these bonds expires on May 31, 2026, triggering a mandatory tender and remarketing effective June 1, 2026, with a new interest rate to be determined based on market conditions.
As of March 31, 2026, the company reported total outstanding indebtedness of approximately $1.165 billion, which includes $800.0 million in term loans and $273.5 million in tax-exempt bonds, alongside $126.9 million in cash and cash equivalents.
The company also noted it completed three acquisitions in April 2026, including the purchase of Star Waste Systems Holdings, using available cash and revolving credit facility borrowings.
SEC 8-K • 5mo ago Press Release ● Major ⚠ 1
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance
Casella Waste Systems reported Q1 revenue of $457.3 million, up 9.6% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA of $97.1 million, up 12.3%.
The company raised full-year 2026 guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow, driven by strong pricing and acquisitions including Star Waste Systems.
Despite the positive operational momentum, net income guidance was lowered to a range of $4 million to $10 million, reflecting higher interest expenses and other factors.
• 5mo ago AI analysis › 
