Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

(b) On August 12, 2009, John Quinn, the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (the "Company") tendered his resignation to the Company. Mr. Quinn's decision to resign was based on his acceptance of the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer beginning in the fourth quarter of 2009 with LKQ Corporation, the largest nationwide provider of alternative replacement parts to repair automobiles and trucks. Pursuant to the terms of Mr. Quinn's employment agreement with the Company (the "Employment Agreement"), Mr. Quinn's resignation will be effective on September 25, 2009 (the "Effective Date"). Mr. Quinn will continue to serve as an employee of the Company and as its principal financial officer through the Effective Date.

A copy of the Company's press release announcing Mr. Quinn's resignation is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1, and is incorporated herein by reference.

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