Casella Acquires T.W. Grace

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Menands Transfer Station

Our Transportation Department hauls MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) for Casella Waste from Menands Transfer Station just outside Albany NY.

Waste is hauled in on local garbage trucks and dumped at the transfer station. Once dumped, a loader and excavator reload the waste in our trailers to more efficiently make the long distance haul to the landfill.

The loads are brought to several different landfills in New York; most go to Chemung County Landfill in Lowman NY, Onterio County Landfill in Stanley NY, and Clinton County Landfill in Plattsburg NY.

Our drivers work hard, hauling 15-20 loads per week, ranging from 30-38 tons per load. Driver Curt Smith, our Pittsford Sleeper truck driver, operating Unit 7420: 2018 Kenworth T880/Sleeper, currently works this contract, staying out on the lane. Driver Jamie Hayes, operating Unit 8268: 2018 Kenworth T880/Sleeper, and Driver James Davis, operating Unit 7435: 2020 Kenworth T880/Sleeper work out of the Menands location.

We have 6 trailers designated for this contract:

7517: 2021 Titan Quad-Axle Tipper Trailer
7418: 2021 Titan Quad-Axle Tipper Trailer
7487: 2021 Titan Tri-Axle Tipper Trailer
7489: 2020 Titan Tri-Axle Tipper Trailer
7491: 2020 Titan Tri-Axle Tipper Trailer
7492: 2020 Titan Tri-Axle Tipper Trailer

Thank you team, for your professionalism, skill and diligence which provides for safe operations, day in and day out.

Safety Topic: Confined Spaces

What is a confined space?

There are 3 questions that you need to ask yourself to be able to understand whether a location is a confined space:

Are there limited openings for entry or exit?
Was the space not designed for continuous human occupancy?
Is the space large enough for your body to enter and conduct work?

If the answer to all 3 of these questions is yes, then the space you are about to work in is considered a confined space.

Once you have determined it is a confined space, everyone on the site should be notified and you should begin to look for potential hazards such as:

Types of gases or vapors in the space (this can be measured with a gas monitor);
Items that could obstruct your ability to exit the space; and
If there is a chance you could become engulfed by liquids or solids.

If any hazards are found, everyone should exit the confined space and the hazard should be reported to the person who is in charge of the site for additional planning.

Please stay safe, and remember to actively care for people - AC4P! - by keeping an eye out for your co-workers, and speaking up if you see unsafe conditions.

Transportation Leadership Workshop

We held our second transportation leadership workshop in Pittsford this past Saturday.

The team focused on evaluating the current state of the Transportation Department, examining ways to build trust, and identifying opportunities to cement our industry-leading operations, such as technology and process, in place.

Conversation centered around sharing experiences and analyzing actions, which resulted in a collective vision, focused on customer service and culture, for the team to strive towards.

[The Transportation Division participated in exercises examining teamwork, motivation and innovation.]

COVID-19 Vaccine Standby List

Did you get your vaccination yet? We encourage you to do so as soon as you are able. Getting vaccinated is the key to life returning to normal.

Don't forget, you can sign up to get on the standby list to receive your COVID-19 vaccine. A number of our employees have been able to get vaccinated before they were qualified using this method!

Click here to get on the standby list.

In the News

WCAX recently featured a story on the Moran demo project.

Community interest and excitement surrounding the project is evident by the story's opening: "An eyesore on Burlington’s waterfront is looking more like a landmark."

Click here to read the story in full.

Great work by all who have been involved with this project!

Casella Acquires T.W. Grace

[Tom Grace Jr. settles in to his new office in Pittsford]

(Pittsford, VT) After many years of collaboration, Casella Construction, Inc. (CCI) saw the opportunity to combine forces and capitalize on the T.W. Grace brand, advertised throughout the Rutland area. As you may know, Grace serves many in the county with a high level of satisfaction reported by all. Tom’s team will bring the excellence for which he is known to work for CCI, and their common goals of delivering to both customer and community.

"We see great opportunities within Tommy's diverse portfolio and look forward to capitalizing on the great relationships he has developed in the community over the years." -John and Joe Casella

Grace will join the Casella team as Director of Sales, Acquisitions, and Business Development at the end of April. "I look forward to hitting the ground running and have many ideas on how to bring Casella’s presence and branding to the next level. But first? Vegas, Baby! These boots are made for walking!" -Tom Grace Jr.

We are hiring for spring!

Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our team this spring?

Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!

See our job postings here.

And let's not forget the thank you.

If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a $250 referral bonus in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application.)

Contact Melissa Coltey or Kim Lewis with recommendations.

Click here for more information about the employee referral program.