WM Profile
Waste Management, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates as a prominent provider of environmental solutions across the United States and Canada through its subsidiaries. The company offers comprehensive services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers, focusing on waste collection, recycling, and disposal.
Primarily, Waste Management handles the collection and transportation of waste and recyclable materials from various sources to its network of transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and disposal sites. It operates a significant number of facilities, including 254 solid waste landfills, five secure hazardous waste landfills, 97 MRFs, and 337 transfer stations, which facilitate efficient waste management operations.
Moreover, the company plays a pivotal role in environmental sustainability by converting landfill gas into renewable natural gas used for electricity generation. It also engages in materials processing and commodities recycling at its MRFs, recovering and reselling commodities like cardboard, paper, glass, metals, plastics, and construction materials.
Beyond waste collection and recycling, Waste Management provides specialized services such as construction and remediation, fly ash and residue disposal from coal combustion, in-plant waste management solutions, and consulting services. It also offers tailored disposal services catering specifically to the oil and gas exploration and production sectors. With a rich history dating back to its incorporation in 1987 and a name change from USA Waste Services, Inc., in 1998, Waste Management continues to lead the industry in sustainable waste management practices and environmental stewardship.
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