CWST CFO files Form 4; retains 4,991 shares after RSU tax sale

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) reported an insider transaction by Executive VP and CFO Bradford Helgeson. On 11/07/2025, he sold 262 shares of Class A common stock at $87.65 per share in a sell-to-cover for tax withholding tied to vested RSUs. This sale was executed under an automatic sell-to-cover instruction adopted on November 16, 2023 and was not a discretionary sale. Following the transaction, he beneficially owns 4,991 shares, held directly.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 262 shares

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Helgeson Bradford John

Role Executive VP and CFO

Sold 262 shs ($23K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Class A Common Stock	262	$87.65	$23K

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 4,991 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Represents the sale of shares of Class A Common Stock pursuant to a "sell-to-cover" transaction in order to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the reporting person. This sale was effected pursuant to an automatic sell-to-cover instruction adopted by the reporting person on November 16, 2023 and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person.

FAQ

What did CWST's CFO report on Form 4?

He sold 262 shares of Class A common stock at $87.65 on 11/07/2025 as a sell-to-cover for RSU tax withholding.

How many CWST shares does the CFO own after the transaction?

He beneficially owns 4,991 shares, held directly.

Was the CWST share sale discretionary?

No. It was executed under an automatic sell-to-cover instruction adopted on November 16, 2023.

What is the CFO’s role at CWST?

He is the Executive VP and CFO of Casella Waste Systems.

What was the price per CWST share in the reported sale?

The reported transaction price was $87.65 per share.

What was the purpose of the CWST share sale?

To satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of previously granted RSUs.

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/10/2025 - 04:25 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

X

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Helgeson Bradford John

(Last) (First) (Middle)

25 GREENS HILL LANE

(Street)

RUTLAND VT 05701

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC [ CWST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive VP and CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
11/07/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Class A Common Stock	11/07/2025		S(1)		262	D	$87.65	4,991	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents the sale of shares of Class A Common Stock pursuant to a "sell-to-cover" transaction in order to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs previously granted to the reporting person. This sale was effected pursuant to an automatic sell-to-cover instruction adopted by the reporting person on November 16, 2023 and does not represent a discretionary sale by the reporting person.

Remarks:

	/s/ Bradford Helgeson	11/10/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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