Vermont Business Magazine Spring is a season of celebration. Unfortunately, the resulting waste from all the sweet treats consumed and the wine drunk at these holidays and gatherings adds up quickly. Casella Waste Systems, Inc, a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company based in Rutland, in partnership with TerraCycle, an innovative recycling company that specializes in hard-to-recycle materials, is offering consumers a sustainable way to dispose of snack & candy wrappers and corks and even Styrofoam that local recycling services won't accept curbside.
“Most candy wrappers are difficult to recycle because they are made from a mix of materials that are hard to separate and synthetic corks are rarely accepted through curbside recycling services because they are too small to process at most local recycling centers,” said Tom Szaky, founder and CEO of TerraCycle. “Through the TerraCycle Pouch by Casella program, we are excited to provide a convenient way for local residents to indulge in their favorite springtime treats, without worrying about the waste.”
Through the TerraCycle Pouch by Casella program, households and businesses in and around Burlington, Vermont, can subscribe to the service for a wide array of items that are not accepted in curbside recycling bins. In addition to corks and snacks & candy wrapper packaging, the program also collects the following waste streams:
- Cosmetics Packaging
- Oral Care Packaging
- Party Supplies and Disposables
- Media Storage and Wires & Cords
- Pet Food Packaging
- Plastic Toys and Sporting Goods
- Milk and Juice Cartons
- Styrofoam™ and Corks
- Food & Drink Pouches
- Coffee Capsules & Water Filters
- Worn Clothing and Eyewear
- Shoes and Footwear
- Ink Cartridges & Office Supplies
To participate, customers can subscribe to the TerraCycle Pouch by Casella program by visiting http://www.terracyclepouch.com to choose a plan that fits their needs. Casella will deliver recycling pouches to customers to collect the material in a simple and convenient way. Once the pouches are full, customers request a pickup by scanning the pouch’s QR code or logging into their account. Once pouches are full, customers can place them on their doorstep. Casella will pick the pouches up and TerraCycle will recycle everything inside.
The TerraCycle Pouch by Casella program is in a pilot phase and is open to any interested individual, school, office, or community organization in select towns in and around Burlington, Vermont. If the program proves to be economically and environmentally valuable for customers in the pilot group, Casella hopes to bring it to other areas of its operating footprint in the future.
About Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, provides solid waste management services consisting of collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in the northeastern United States. For further information, investors should contact Jason Mead, SVP finance & treasurer at (802) 772-2293, and media should contact Jeff Weld, director of engagement at (802) 772-2234, or visit the company’s website at http://www.casella.com.
About TerraCycle
TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse. Across 21 countries, TerraCycle is on a mission to rethink waste and develop practical solutions for today’s complex waste challenges. The company engages an expansive multi-stakeholder community across a wide range of accessible programs, from Fortune 500 companies to schools and individuals, and has raised over $44 million for schools and nonprofits since its founding more than 15 years ago. To learn more about TerraCycle and join them on their journey to move the world from a linear economy to a circular one, please visit www.terracycle.com.
Burlington, VT, March 7, 2023 – Casella Waste Systems, Inc
