Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On March 6, 2026, Sean Steves notified Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the "Company") of his decision to resign from his position as the Company's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations to pursue other opportunities outside of the waste and recycling industry. His resignation will be effective on the mutually agreed upon date of March 20, 2026. The Company has initiated a process to identify the next Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations. Mr. Steve's resignation was not the result of any disagreement regarding any matter related to the Company's operations, policies or practices.