"We are excited about the acquisition of Willimantic and the expansion of our operating footprint into adjacent markets in eastern Connecticut," said John W. Casella, Chairman and CEO of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. "Willimantic is a leading operator in its markets, well regarded by their customers, with strong operational performance and an excellent team." "We believe that Willimantic will provide an excellent platform for future growth, with the opportunity to further scale our resource solutions business," Casella said. "We are extremely pleased to welcome the hardworking Willimantic employees to our team and we are eager to partner with Tim DeVivo and Tom DeVivo on integrating their business into Casella," Casella said. "And, we look forward to continuing to provide excellent service to our new customers and the communities that Willimantic serves." "Willimantic marks our fifth acquisition in 2021, as we continue to execute well against our long-term growth strategy," Casella said.