Casella Waste Systems, Inc. · 9 hours ago
Sustainability Internship
Tonawanda, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $20/hrCasella Waste Systems, Inc. offers a challenging internship opportunity for high-potential candidates focusing on sustainability projects. Interns will engage in recycling education programs, conduct audits, develop educational materials, and collaborate with customers to improve recycling metrics.
Innovation ManagementRecyclingWaste Management
Responsibilities
Engages the public in targeted recycling education programs for select municipal, university, and/or industrial customers in support of the efforts to measurably reduce contamination and increase participation in recycling programs
Conducts onsite and/or curbside bin audits to determine what education would be helpful for customers
Develops recycling education materials for specific audiences to educate customers about appropriate recycling techniques and the benefits of recycling
Collaborates with institutional and industrial customers to create customized recycling solutions for their unique operations and campuses
Tracks customer progress on key recycling metrics and brainstorms possible ideas of how to improve metrics
Prepares, completes, and presents one primary project about their internship experience
Participates in special projects as defined by the members of the Sustainability team
Qualification
Required
Applicants for the internship must be working towards a bachelor's or other advanced degree from an accredited institution
Strong communication, presentation, technology, and organizational skills combined with excellent problem solving, research, and analytical abilities are required
Successful candidates will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with the public and partner with individuals at all levels of the organization
A willingness and ability to engage proactively in continuous improvement is essential
A valid driver's license and an ability to travel within Casella's operating footprint is required
Preferred
A strong interest in sustainability and circular economy is preferred
Company
Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Casella, headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, is one of the largest recyclers and most experienced fully integrated resource management companies in the Eastern United States.
Founded in 1975
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.08B2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $37.5M
2024-11-21Post Ipo Debt· $45M
2024-09-18Post Ipo Equity· $517.5M
Leadership Team
Brad Helgeson
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
N
Ned Coletta
President
Recent News
2026-01-06
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2025-12-22
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