Waste Management Overview
- Year Founded
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1968
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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61,700
- Stock Symbol
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WM
- Investments
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90
- Share Price
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$226.01
- (As of Friday Closing)
Waste Management General Information
Description
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and medical waste services in the United States, operating 262 active landfills, about 506 solid and medical waste transfer stations, and 105 recycling facilities. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Contact Information
Website
www.wm.comCorporate Office
- 800 Capitol Street
- Suite 3000
- Houston, TX 77002
- United States
Corporate Office
- 800 Capitol Street
- Suite 3000
- Houston, TX 77002
- United States
Waste Management Timeline
Waste Management Stock Performance
As of 11-Jul-2025, Waste Management’s stock price is $226.01. Its current market cap is $90.9B with 402M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $226.01 | $225.65 | $196.59 - $242.58 | $90.9B | 402M | 1.7M | $6.66 |
Waste Management Financials Summary
As of 31-Mar-2025, Waste Management has a trailing 12-month revenue of $22.9B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Mar-2025 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 116,581,745 | 97,023,553 | 87,433,079 | 78,323,647 |
| Revenue | 22,922,000 | 22,063,000 | 20,426,000 | 19,698,000 |
| EBITDA | 6,486,000 | 6,323,000 | 5,592,000 | 5,334,000 |
| Net Income | 2,675,000 | 2,746,000 | 2,304,000 | 2,238,000 |
| Total Assets | 44,486,000 | 44,567,000 | 32,823,000 | 31,367,000 |
| Total Debt | 23,837,000 | 23,900,000 | 16,229,000 | 14,984,000 |
Waste Management Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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Waste Management Competitors (10)
One of Waste Management’s 10 competitors is Republic Services, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Phoenix, AZ.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Services | Formerly VC-backed | Phoenix, AZ | ||||
| Waste Connections | Corporation | Woodbridge, Canada | ||||
| Casella Waste Systems | Formerly PE-Backed | Rutland, VT | ||||
| Clean Harbors | Formerly PE-Backed | Norwell, MA | ||||
| GFL Environmental | Formerly PE-Backed | Vaughan, Canada |
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Waste Management Patents
Waste Management Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US-20250135497-A1 | System and method for materials recovery using a mobile materials recovery facility (mmrf) | Pending | 25-Oct-2023 | ||
| US-12180001-B1 | Waste collection and weighing system | Active | 12-Sep-2023 | ||
| US-12356292-B1 | Apparatus and method for asset tracking for metal waste and recycling containers | Active | 21-Jul-2023 | ||
| US-20250018401-A1 | System and process for enhanced fluffing, sorting and recovery of recyclable materials from mixed waste | Pending | 10-Jul-2023 | ||
| US-12276419-B1 | System and method for landfill flare anti- vibration | Active | 16-Mar-2023 | G05B19/048 |
Waste Management Signals
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Waste Management Investments & Acquisitions (90)
Waste Management’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Miller Recycling. The deal was made on 15-May-2025.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miller Recycling | 15-May-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Oak Ridge Waste & Recycling | 15-Jul-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| Stericycle | 03-Jun-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| GFL Environmental (Nashville Solid Waste Operations) | 01-May-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) | ||
| TLC Waste Disposal Services | 02-Apr-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Environmental Services (B2B) |
Waste Management ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated July, 01, 2025
18.03 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
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10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
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Peers Analysis
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Waste Management Exits (17)
Waste Management’s most recent exit was on 08-Jul-2014 from MicroGREEN Polymers. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroGREEN Polymers | 08-Jul-2014 | Completed |
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| Agilyx | 19-Dec-2011 | Completed |
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| Recyclebank | 13-Oct-2011 | Completed |
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| Pro-Vigil | 06-Sep-2011 | Completed |
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| agnion Energy | 13-May-2011 | Early Stage VC | Completed |
Waste Management Affiliates
Subsidiaries (14)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natura PCR | Houston, TX | 2022 | |
| BlueSky Resources | Boulder, CO | 2018 | |
| Bagster | Blaine, MN | 2006 | |
| Green Earth ( Environmental Services (B2B)) | Harrisonburg, VA | 2001 | |
| Specialized Environmental Technologies | Minnetrista, MN | 2000 |
Waste Management FAQs
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When was Waste Management founded?
Waste Management was founded in 1968.
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Where is Waste Management headquartered?
Waste Management is headquartered in Houston, TX.
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What is the size of Waste Management?
Waste Management has 61,700 total employees.
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What industry is Waste Management in?
Waste Management’s primary industry is Environmental Services (B2B).
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Is Waste Management a private or public company?
Waste Management is a Public company.
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What is Waste Management’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Waste Management is WM.
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What is the current stock price of Waste Management?
As of 11-Jul-2025 the stock price of Waste Management is $226.01.
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What is the current market cap of Waste Management?
The current market capitalization of Waste Management is $90.9B.
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What is Waste Management’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Waste Management is $22.9B.
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Who are Waste Management’s competitors?
Republic Services, Waste Connections, Casella Waste Systems, Clean Harbors, and GFL Environmental are some of the 10 competitors of Waste Management.
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What is Waste Management’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Waste Management’s EPS for 12 months was $6.66.
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