Waste Management Overview

Company: Waste Management
CEO: James C. Fish Jr.
Symbol: WM
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Waste Management
Sector: Industrials
About

Waste Management, through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services,luding picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services and changed its name to Waste Management in 1998. Waste Management wasorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the CEO of Waste Management?

James C. Fish Jr. is the CEO of Waste Management.

What industry and sector is Waste Management in?

Waste Management operates in the Waste Management industry and the Industrials sector.

What are Waste Management's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0000823768
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification):
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US94106L1098

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How many employees does Waste Management have?

Waste Management has 60,500 employees.

What is the revenue of Waste Management?

In fiscal year 2025, Waste Management generated a revenue of $25.20 Billion.

What is the net income of Waste Management?

In fiscal year 2025, Waste Management reported a net income of $2.71 Billion.

What is Waste Management's biggest product segment?

Commercial is Waste Management's biggest product segment, representing 21.47% of its total revenue.

When was Waste Management listed on the stock exchange?

Waste Management went public on Jun 22, 1988, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 37 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Waste Management, and where is it listed?

Waste Management's ticker symbol is WM, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Waste Management's current stock price?

Waste Management's current stock price is $235.39 as of Apr 3, 2026.

What is Waste Management's market capitalization?

As of , Waste Management's market cap is .

What is Waste Management's ranking in the world?

Ranked #25among 6,028 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Waste Management?

Competitors of Waste Management include , and more.