Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is a vertically integrated solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company operating primarily across the eastern United States. The company's business model spans the entire waste management lifecycle, generating revenue through fees charged for waste collection, disposal, recycling processing, and related handling services. Casella serves a diverse customer base, including residential homeowners through municipal contracts, commercial businesses, and industrial clients requiring specialized waste removal.
The company operates through two main segments: Solid Waste Operations and Resource Solutions. Solid Waste Operations, which accounts for the vast majority of revenue, encompasses collection, transfer, disposal, and landfill gas-to-energy services. The Resource Solutions segment focuses on processing services and managing national accounts. By owning and operating a network of transfer stations, recycling facilities, and landfills, Casella captures value at multiple stages of the waste stream rather than acting solely as a hauler.
Geographically, Casella divides its operations into Eastern, Western, and Mid-Atlantic regions, having expanded significantly through strategic acquisitions of independent haulers and regional operators. The company also generates secondary revenue by selling recyclable materials recovered from the waste stream, though this is subject to commodity market fluctuations.
