Waste360
24 February 2026
GWMS 2026: John Casella on AI, Safety and the Future of Waste
Why It Matters for ITAD
New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
The Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) returned to sunny Palm Springs, California, this week and got things started with an insightful keynote featuring John Casella, Chairman of the Board, Casella Waste Systems. Casella took the stage with Bryan Staley, EREF President and CEO, offering a comprehensive look at the waste industry through the lens of his nearly five-decades in the business, noting how innovation, safety, and workforce development will shape the industry’s future.
Key Takeaways
- • GWMS 2026: John Casella on AI, Safety and the Future of Waste.
- • Casella took the stage with Bryan Staley, EREF President and CEO, offering a comprehensive look at the waste industry through the lens of his nearly five-decades in the business, noting how innovation, safety, and workforce development will shape the industry’s future.
