Waste Management, Inc. WM

Company Overview

Waste Management, Inc., operating under the WM brand, is the largest provider of comprehensive waste management and environmental services in North America. The company operates primarily in the solid waste, recycling, and environmental services industries, offering collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. WM’s core revenue drivers include solid waste collection contracts, landfill operations, recycling processing, and environmental solutions tied to sustainability and renewable energy.

Founded in 1968, the company has evolved from a regional waste hauler into an integrated environmental services platform through organic growth and acquisitions. WM’s scale, ownership of a strategically located landfill network, and vertically integrated operations provide a durable competitive advantage. The company rebranded from Waste Management, Inc. to WM in 2023 to reflect its broader environmental and sustainability focus beyond traditional waste disposal.