



                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our reports dated October 8, 1997
included in Casella Waste Systems, Inc.'s Form S-1 (File No. 333-33135) and to
all references to our Firm included in this registration statement.


                                        /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                        Arthur Andersen LLP


Boston, Massachusetts
December 31, 1997



