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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | MARCH 24, 2025 B23 LARGE EMPLOYERS CATEGORY (200+ U.S. EMPLOYEES) | BEST PLACES TO WORK 1 2 USA WASTE & RECYCLING HEADQUARTERS: Enfield INDUSTRY: Waste & Recycling WEBSITE: www.usarecycle.com TOP EXECUTIVE: Frank Antonacci, COO, Owner F ounded in 1974 as Somers Sanita- tion, USA Waste & Recycling has had three generations of the An- tonacci family as leaders. It provides waste hauling and processing for residential and commercial clients. Employee Recognition: Employ- ees are recognized for safe driving. Birthdays are marked with cards and a check signed by the owners. 1 3 NBT BANK HEADQUARTERS: West Hartford INDUSTRY: Banking WEBSITE: www.nbtbank.com TOP CT EXECUTIVE: Andreas Kapetanopoulos, Regional President W ith a network of 155 locations in seven states, NBT Bank offers personal and business banking as well as wealth man- agement services. e bank was founded in 1856 and began its New England presence in 2009. Employee Benefits: Bank absorbs 82% of medical and 53% of dental costs for employees and dependents. DEI Efforts: A full-time chief diversity officer was hired in 2022. e follow- ing year, NBT implemented a frame- work to assist leaders in the recruiting, Member FDIC 2 0 2 5 AWA R D S to our employees for voting us as one of the Best Places to Work in Connecticut! We couldn't have done it without you! Visit www.nbtbank.com/toprated. Thank you Fun & Relaxation: Celebrations for new babies include a garbage kid t-shirt/onesie gift. A summer tour of food trucks go to each site. Employee Benefits: After five years of employment, employees earn 15 days of vacation and 20 days after 10 years. e company covers 75% of medical and dental costs for employ- ees and dependents. Other benefits include a formal profit-sharing plan, paid maternity and paternity leave and free telehealth access for urgent care and mental health needs. hiring, development and retention of diverse team members. All employees who manage others have participated in unconscious bias training. Employee Recognition: Employees who have contributed significantly to the company's success are rewarded officer titles. Top performing retail teams are recognized for sales and service excellence. Fun & Relaxation: As a Yard Goats sponsor, team members and their fam- ilies attend games and other events. Employees enjoy potluck lunches. e bank sponsors the Travelers Cham- pionship golf tournament and team members participate as well.