All Brands Owned by Waste Management, Inc.

What does Waste Management own?
WM owns the largest network of landfills, transfer stations, collection routes, and recycling facilities in North America, plus landfill gas-to-energy plants and the Stericycle healthcare waste business acquired in 2024.

Is Waste Management publicly traded?
Yes. Waste Management, Inc. trades on the NYSE under ticker WM and is a component of the S&P 500.

Who founded Waste Management?
Wayne Huizenga and Dean Buntrock built the company in 1968 by consolidating independent waste hauling businesses in the Chicago area. In 1998 USA Waste Services acquired the company and kept the Waste Management name.

Who is the CEO of Waste Management?
Jim Fish has been CEO since November 2016. He retires on January 4, 2027, when President John Morris becomes CEO and joins the board of directors.

What is Waste Management's revenue?
Waste Management reported FY2025 revenue of $25.2 billion, up from $22.1 billion in 2024. Net income was $2.7 billion and adjusted operating EBITDA reached a record $7.58 billion.

Why did Waste Management change its name to WM?
The company rebranded to WM in 2022 to reflect a broader environmental solutions strategy covering recycling, renewable energy, and healthcare waste, rather than waste collection and disposal alone.

How many people does Waste Management employ?
Approximately 60,500 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025, including about 53,600 in the United States and 6,900 outside the country, primarily in Canada.