Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) (NYSE: WCN) is a leading integrated waste services provider in North America. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Woodbridge, Ontario, the company delivers comprehensive non-hazardous waste management solutions to municipal, commercial, industrial and residential customers. Waste Connections combines solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services with innovative environmental projects across its operating regions.
The company’s portfolio encompasses front-end and roll-off collection, transfer stations, landfills and recycling facilities, as well as landfill gas-to-energy operations. Waste Connections offers specialized services such as organics diversion and renewable energy generation, turning biogas from its disposal sites into electricity. These capabilities allow the company to address a wide range of customer requirements and regulatory demands.
Operating in 41 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, Waste Connections has grown through a mix of strategic acquisitions and organic expansion. A notable milestone was the 2016 merger with Progressive Waste Solutions, which enhanced the company’s footprint in Canada and diversified its service offerings. The company targets high-growth markets where its integrated platform can deliver cost efficiencies and customer value.
Under the leadership of President and CEO Ronald S. Mittelstaedt, Waste Connections focuses on operational discipline, customer retention and sustainable growth. The executive team emphasizes safety, technological innovation in fleet and route management, and environmental stewardship as key drivers of long-term performance. Through this strategy, Waste Connections continues to build scale and profitability across its diversified service areas.
