Casella Waste Systems Recognized by U.S. EPA as Leader in Generating Renewable Energy and Reducing Greenhouse Gases
January 16 2009 - 1:30PM
Marketwired
Recognized as an emerging national leader in the reduction of
landfill greenhouse gas emissions and the generation of renewable
energy, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST) was named this
week as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Landfill Methane
Outreach Program's 2008 Industry Partner of the Year.
Casella Waste Systems, headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, was
presented with the award on January 13, 2009 at the EPA's Landfill
Methane Outreach Program Annual Conference and Expo in Baltimore,
Maryland. Casella provides solid waste management services
consisting of collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling
services primarily in the eastern United States.
In making the award, the EPA recognizes an organization that has
reduced emissions of methane and created renewable energy, and
acknowledges excellence in innovation and creativity, success in
promoting project development, and achieving environmental and
economic benefits.
Casella was recognized for its dedication in overcoming numerous
regulatory and legal challenges to complete four renewable energy
projects in 2008. Casella and its partners now produce roughly 25
megawatts per hour of clean energy at five of the company's
landfills, with plans for more in 2009.
"We believe that waste is no longer just a throw-away, but is
instead a raw material for manufacturing new products and a
resource for producing clean energy," said John W. Casella,
chairman and chief executive officer of Casella Waste Systems.
"Investments in resource transformation solutions, such as
landfill gas-to-energy facilities, position the company to take
advantage of significant economic, environmental policy and
cultural shifts by pursuing opportunities that create both economic
and environmental value from waste," said Casella.
"This recognition comes to us because of the hard work,
determination and commitment of many, many of our talented people
who believe very deeply in what we are trying to accomplish as an
innovative, creative company," said Casella. "They were key to the
success of these projects over the past 12 months."
As a charter member of the EPA Climate Leaders program, Casella
has committed to reduce its total GHG emission footprint to 10
percent below 2005 levels by the year 2012. In addition to
completing four LFG energy projects in 2008, Casella also initiated
development of two additional projects.
For further information, contact: Joseph Fusco Vice President
(802) 772-2247 Ned Coletta Director of Investor Relations (802)
772-2239 http://www.casella.com
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