The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) honored John W. Casella, Chief Executive Officer of Casella Waste Systems, and Douglas R. Casella, President of Casella Construction, at an awards in New Orleans as part of their 49th annual WasteExpo Conference and Exhibition. “The contributions that John and Doug have made to the industry can be seen not only throughout the Northeast, but reflected in operations across the country,” said Kevin Kraushaar, interim CEO of NWRA. “Their commitment to sustainability continues to place them on the forefront of waste and recycling companies.”
“Over the last four decades, my brother and I have set the standard for work ethic and getting the job done,” Doug Casella, founder of Casella Waste Systems, said. “Our people have embraced this way of life in a world that doesn’t always value hard work. That culture has gotten us to where we are today. We believe in hard work at Casella, but more importantly we believe in the people that have gotten us there. We are grateful for our recognition, and without the people that surround John and I every day we would not have the honor of accepting this award.”