Waste Management (NYSE:WM) (NYSE: WM) is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services in North America. The company offers an integrated suite of solutions designed to manage the collection, transfer, recycling and disposal of waste materials for municipalities, businesses and residential customers. Its operations span the full spectrum of waste streams, including municipal solid waste, recycling materials, industrial byproducts and hazardous waste.
Waste Management’s core services include curbside and commercial waste collection, materials recovery and recycling, landfill operations, and the development of renewable energy projects through landfill gas-to-energy initiatives. The company operates an extensive network of transfer stations, recycling facilities and active landfill sites, leveraging proprietary technologies and best practices to optimize resource recovery and minimize environmental impact.
With operations across the United States and Canada, Waste Management serves a diverse customer base that spans residential neighborhoods, commercial enterprises and industrial sites. The company emphasizes sustainability, offering services such as organics composting, electronic waste processing and specialized hazardous waste handling. Waste Management also provides consulting and field services to help organizations meet regulatory requirements and reach their own environmental goals.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management traces its origins back to 1968 and has grown through strategic acquisitions and operational excellence. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer James C. Fish, Jr., under whose leadership Waste Management continues to invest in infrastructure, technology and innovative solutions aimed at advancing a circular economy and delivering long-term value to stakeholders.
