Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) Inc. is a leading integrated waste services company in North America. The company provides comprehensive solutions including non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services. Through its network of collection fleets, transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, Waste Connections serves a diverse customer base that ranges from residential and commercial clients to industrial and municipal accounts.
Founded in 1997, Waste Connections has pursued a growth strategy centered on targeted acquisitions and organic expansion. The company focuses primarily on secondary and smaller markets, where it leverages cost advantages and delivers tailored service offerings. Over time, Waste Connections has broadened its portfolio to include specialty services such as renewable natural gas production, landfill gas-to-energy projects and other sustainability solutions designed to reduce environmental impact.
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Waste Connections operates across dozens of states in the U.S. and multiple provinces in Canada. Its network encompasses hundreds of active collection routes, transfer stations and disposal facilities, supported by a local management structure that emphasizes customer service and operational efficiency. This geography-focused model allows the company to maintain strong community ties while benefiting from regional scale economies.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Worthing F. Jackman, Waste Connections emphasizes disciplined capital allocation and operational excellence. The company continues to seek strategic growth opportunities through acquisitions and innovations in sustainable waste management, aiming to deliver consistent performance while navigating an evolving environmental and regulatory landscape.
