Casella Waste Systems Acquires Star Waste Systems

Acquisition expands company's footprint in Boston metro area

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:26pm

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Casella Waste Systems, Inc., a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, has completed the acquisition of Star Waste Systems, LLC, a privately held waste collection company with operations in eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. The transaction is expected to generate approximately $100 million in annualized revenue for Casella.

Why it matters

The acquisition strategically augments Casella's asset positioning and enhances its collection density in the highly attractive Boston market, allowing the company to further build on Star Waste's strong reputation for exceptional customer service.

The details

The transaction closed on April 1, 2026 and was funded through cash on hand and available capacity under Casella's revolving credit facility. Star Waste provides residential, commercial, and roll-off collection services to approximately 80,000 locations across its operating footprint, and includes three solid waste collection locations and a construction and demolition processing and transfer station.

  • The transaction closed on April 1, 2026.

The players

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

A regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.

Star Waste Systems, LLC

A privately held waste collection company with operations in eastern Massachusetts, including the greater Boston area, and southern New Hampshire.

Edmond R. 'Ned' Coletta

President and Chief Executive Officer of Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to welcome the Star Waste team to Casella. This acquisition strategically augments our asset positioning and enhances our collection density in the highly attractive Boston market. We look forward to working with Star Waste's employees to further build on their strong reputation for exceptional customer service.”

— Edmond R. 'Ned' Coletta, President and Chief Executive Officer

“With the acquisition of Star Waste, we have acquired four businesses year-to-date, with total annualized revenues of approximately $150 million. This is a strong start to 2026, and positions us well for continued growth and strategic execution.”

— Edmond R. 'Ned' Coletta, President and Chief Executive Officer

What’s next

The acquisition is expected to generate approximately $100 million of annualized revenue for Casella Waste Systems.

The takeaway

This acquisition strengthens Casella's position in the Boston metropolitan area, allowing the company to leverage Star Waste's strong customer service reputation and expand its solid waste collection and processing capabilities in a key regional market.