Casella Waste Systems
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Casella Waste Systems (ticker CWST on NASDAQ) is a waste management company based in Rutland, Vermont, USA. Since being formed in 1978 by John Casella, the company has grown to cover 34 states.
Casella owns or operates 13 landfills, 38 solid waste collection businesses, 32 waste transfer stations, and 38 recycling facilities. Casella also operates a joint venture with Louisiana-Pacific that produces cellulose insulation.
Casella Waste Systems has 2,800 employees. Total revenues in 2007 were $547 million, on which the company made a net loss of $18 million.