Risk factors
Casella Waste Systems (CWST) risk factors
Item 1A of every Casella Waste Systems Inc. 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.
- FY2025 10-K risk factors22 risks2 new1 dropped2 reworded
Landfill diversion initiatives are reducing disposal volumes and could pressure landfill pricing and utilization.
Filed Feb 20, 2026 - FY2024 10-K risk factors21 risks
Geographic concentration in New England and Mid-Atlantic states exposes operations to regional weather, economic, and regulatory changes. Heavy debt load of $1,148.2 million restricts operational flexibility and future financing. Emerging PFAS regulations and EPA hazardous designations increase remediation and compliance costs. Dual-class stock structure grants Chairman and CEO John W. Casella disproportionate voting control.
Filed Feb 18, 2025