Ned Coletta becomes CEO of Casella Waste Systems
Ned Coletta has officially taken over as CEO of Casella Waste Systems, succeeding John Casella, who will remain executive chairman. Coletta, who joined Casella in 2004, is the company's second CEO in its 50-year history and plans to focus on investing in people, safety, innovation, and accountability. John Casella, who led the company since 1976 through milestones like going public and its 50th anniversary, announced his resignation in August 2025.