Beyond the Bin

Feb 08 2022 9
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Trash. Recycling. Compost. We’re all familiar with the terms, but maybe not the truths behind the waste industry. “Beyond the Bin” is a podcast by Casella, which shines a light on what really happens to our waste and recycling. If you’re interested in environmental sustainability, renewable resources, and capturing value from society’s waste streams then this podcast is for you! Through interviews with community members and industry experts, you’ll learn all about what goes into recycling, composting, landfills, waste reduction, and much more. #BeyondtheBinPodcast

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Dean Ferris: Going the Extra Mile

Feb 08 2022 9 mins  
In this episode, we have a special on-the-job interview with Casella driver Dean Ferris, of Scarborough, Maine. Dean goes above and beyond on his waste and recycling routes by greeting customers with a friendly smile, tossing a bone to the neighborhood dogs, lending a hand to those in need, and honking the horn for young Casella super fans. He commits every day to delivering qualit

License to Thrive: The Casella CDL School

Jan 11 2022 12 mins  
In this episode, we have a special interview with Kelley Robinson, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Bill Baptie, CDL School Instructor, and Sam Joyce, the youngest student to go through the program. They discuss the vision, inspiration, and goals behind the newly launched Casella CDL Training Program. What began as a strategic initiative to fill needed positions within the

A Special Interview with Brian Sanders: Got The Shot

Nov 22 2021 8 mins  
In this episode, Joe Fusco and Shelley Sayward sit down with the general manager of Ontario County Landfill, Brian Sanders, to learn about his recent experience contracting COVID-19 and how it changed his perspective on vaccinations.

A Special Interview with Dr. Jim Russell: Got The Shot

Nov 16 2021 17 mins  
In this episode, Shelley Sayward sits down with Dr. Jim Russell, a local physician in the Rutland area who specializes in emergency sports medicine and has a long-standing history in our community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Russell worked closely with essential businesses to help them manage outbreaks and answer challenging questions about health, safety, and vaccinations t

A Special Interview with Robyn Scarborough: Got The Shot

Oct 07 2021 7 mins  
In this episode, Abby Kristan sits down with manager of payroll and benefits administration, Robyn Scarborough, to learn about her recent experience with COVID-19, her thoughts on getting vaccinated and why she ultimately decided it was the right thing to do, and how the virus impacted her life in more ways than one.

Dan Gagnon: Running For Life

Sep 15 2021 12 mins  
In this episode, we have a special interview with Dan Gagnon, a driver for Casella. When Dan Gagnon decided to quit smoking in 2010 he replaced it with a new habit, running. He never dreamed that more than a decade later he would be using his 17-mile commute as a training opportunity for his seventh marathon, or that he would be helping to improve many other lives and not just his

A Special Interview with John Casella

Aug 03 2021 24 mins  
In this episode, Jeff Weld sits down for a special interview with Chairman & CEO, John W. Casella. The two talk about lessons learned during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, leaning into our core values in times of crisis, challenges we've face head-on such as career path opportunities, and what the future might hold for Casella.

The Evolution of Landfills

Jul 06 2021 27 mins  
In this episode with Kevin Roy and Jeremy Labbe, we discuss the evolution of landfills and what disposal may look like in the future.

Better Together: Casella & Goodwill

Jun 22 2021 24 mins  
In this episode, Rich Cantz, CEO of Goodwill Northern New England, and Paul Ligon, Senior Vice President of Sustainable Growth at Casella discuss the unique partnership between the two organizations and how they've evolved together over time to advance environmental, social, and economic sustainability in the communities they serve.

Knowledge & Humor: Inspiring Communities to Recycle Better™

May 18 2021 18 mins  
In this episode with Ed Gilbert, Environmental Health Supervisor for the Town of Brookline, MA, and Erin Banfield, Senior Business Manager at Casella, we discuss the partnership and how we have worked together to inspire the community to Recycle Better™.