Waste Management Statistics

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Waste Management Statistics

Waste Management’s 2023 results show climate and resource gains at a scale you can measure, diverting 15.2 million tons from landfills, recycling 35% of collected municipal solid waste, and capturing 4.5 million metric tons of CO2e through landfill gas-to-energy. Even more striking, water use is down 18% per ton since 2018 as energy recovery hits 5.2 billion kWh, while leadership reaches 50 facilities certified zero-waste-to-landfill and an electric fleet that grew to 500 units.

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Key Statistics

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Waste Management diverted 15.2 million tons of waste from landfills through recycling and composting in 2023.

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The company's recycling rate for municipal solid waste reached 35% in 2023.

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Waste Management captured 4.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent through landfill gas-to-energy projects in 2023.

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Renewable natural gas (RNG) production at Waste Management facilities totaled 20 million gasoline gallon equivalents in 2023.

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Water usage at Waste Management operations was reduced by 18% per ton of waste processed since 2018 baseline.

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Waste Management's Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity fell to 0.45 metric tons CO2e per ton of waste in 2023.

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Over 90% of Waste Management's landfills have gas collection systems operational.

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The company composted 2.1 million tons of organic waste in 2023.

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Waste Management recycled 12.8 million tons of paper and cardboard in 2023.

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Plastic recycling volumes at Waste Management reached 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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Landfill methane emissions were reduced by 25% since 2010 through Waste Management's initiatives.

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Waste Management planted over 500,000 trees through its sustainability programs cumulatively by 2023.

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Energy recovery from waste generated 5.2 billion kWh of electricity in 2023.

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Zero-waste-to-landfill certification achieved at 50 Waste Management facilities by end-2023.

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Waste Management's electric vehicle fleet grew to 500 units in 2023, avoiding 2,000 tons of CO2.

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Food waste recovery programs at Waste Management diverted 1.5 million tons from landfills in 2023.

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Diverted 14.5 million tons from landfills in 2022.

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Recycling rate: 33% of collected MSW.

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GHG capture: 4.2 million MT CO2e via LFGTE.

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RNG production: 15 million GGE.

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Water reduction: 15% per ton since 2018.

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88% landfills with gas collection.

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Composted 1.9 million tons organics.

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Paper recycling: 11.5 million tons.

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Plastics recycled: 1.1 million tons.

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Methane reduction: 22% since 2010.

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Waste Management Inc. generated $20.4 billion in total revenue for the full year 2023, marking a 5.8% year-over-year increase driven by higher volumes and pricing.

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Waste Management's adjusted operating EBITDA for 2023 reached $5.4 billion, up 9% from the previous year, with margins expanding to 26.5%.

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Net income attributable to Waste Management shareholders in 2023 was $2.3 billion, compared to $2.0 billion in 2022.

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Waste Management's capital expenditures totaled $1.9 billion in 2023, primarily for fleet modernization and transfer station expansions.

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The company repurchased $1.2 billion worth of its common stock in 2023 under its share repurchase program.

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Waste Management's diluted EPS for 2023 was $10.47, a 12.5% increase from $9.30 in 2022.

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Total assets on Waste Management's balance sheet as of December 2023 stood at $32.1 billion.

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Long-term debt for Waste Management was $15.8 billion at year-end 2023, with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.6x.

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Free cash flow generated by Waste Management in 2023 amounted to $1.8 billion.

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Waste Management paid $1.1 billion in dividends to shareholders in 2023, with a payout ratio of 45%.

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Revenue from collection services accounted for 68% of Waste Management's total 2023 revenue, totaling $13.9 billion.

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Landfill revenues for Waste Management in 2023 were $3.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.

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Transfer revenues contributed $2.8 billion to Waste Management's 2023 top line, representing 14% of total revenue.

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Waste Management's recycling segment generated $1.5 billion in revenue in 2023.

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Operating expenses for Waste Management in 2023 totaled $15.0 billion, with labor costs comprising 32% of that figure.

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Waste Management's gross profit margin in 2023 improved to 38.2% from 37.1% in 2022.

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Effective tax rate for Waste Management in 2023 was 23.8%.

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Waste Management acquired 15 businesses in 2023 for a total consideration of $450 million.

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Return on invested capital (ROIC) for Waste Management in 2023 was 12.4%.

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Waste Management's market capitalization as of December 2023 was approximately $78 billion.

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In 2022, Waste Management Inc. reported total revenues of $19.77 billion, a 9.6% increase from 2021 driven by core pricing and volume growth.

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Adjusted operating EBITDA for Waste Management in 2022 was $4.8 billion, with a margin of 24.5%.

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Net income for Waste Management in 2022 was $2.0 billion, up from $1.7 billion in 2021.

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Capital expenditures in 2022 totaled $1.7 billion, focused on modernization.

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Dividends paid in 2022 amounted to $1.0 billion.

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Diluted EPS in 2022 was $9.30.

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Total assets as of Dec 2022 were $29.5 billion.

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Long-term debt at $14.9 billion end-2022.

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Free cash flow in 2022 was $1.6 billion.

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Collection revenue in 2022: $13.4 billion (68% of total).

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Waste Management employs 61,000 full-time workers as of 2023.

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Employee turnover rate at Waste Management was 18% in 2023, below industry average of 25%.

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The company invested $250 million in employee training and development in 2023.

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Waste Management's total recordable incident rate (TRIR) improved to 1.2 per 200,000 hours in 2023.

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Lost time incident rate (LTIR) for Waste Management was 0.4 per 200,000 hours worked in 2023.

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45% of Waste Management's workforce are women and minorities in non-driver roles.

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Average tenure of Waste Management employees is 9.5 years.

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Safety training hours totaled 1.2 million for Waste Management employees in 2023.

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Waste Management drivers logged 250 million safe miles in 2023.

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The company offers health coverage to 95% of its employees, with zero premium for full-time workers.

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Waste Management conducted 50,000 defensive driving courses in 2023.

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Employee engagement score at Waste Management reached 82% in 2023 annual survey.

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Waste Management promoted 3,500 employees internally in 2023.

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Near-miss reporting increased 30% at Waste Management due to enhanced safety culture.

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Waste Management's 401(k) match contribution was $120 million in 2023.

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Employs 48,000 drivers and operators.

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Turnover: 20% industry low.

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Training investment: $220 million 2022.

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TRIR: 1.4 per 200k hours.

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LTIR: 0.5.

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Waste Management holds 28% U.S. market share in solid waste collection services as of 2023.

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The North American waste management market size was $205 billion in 2023, with Waste Management as the largest player.

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Waste Management's stock price appreciated 25% in 2023, outperforming the S&P 500.

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Republic Services, Waste Management's closest competitor, holds 18% market share in collection.

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U.S. municipal solid waste generation totaled 292 million tons in 2021, projected to grow 2% annually.

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Waste Management operates in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, with international presence in Canada and Mexico.

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The global waste management market is expected to reach $2.3 trillion by 2030, CAGR 5.2%.

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Waste Management's customer retention rate exceeds 95% annually.

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Commercial collection segment market share for Waste Management is 30%.

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Residential collection services by Waste Management cover 20 million households.

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Waste Management faces competition from 1,200 smaller regional haulers in the U.S.

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Pricing power in core markets allows Waste Management 4-6% annual price increases.

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Waste Management's enterprise value stood at $92 billion in early 2024.

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P/E ratio for Waste Management averaged 32x in 2023.

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Waste Management market share: 25% in landfills.

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U.S. waste services revenue leaders: WM $20B, Republic $15B.

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Stock return 2022: 5% vs industry 2%.

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Competitor Waste Connections: 12% share.

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MSW generation growth: 1.5% CAGR 2015-2021.

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Canada operations: 100+ landfills.

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Market CAGR North America: 4.8% to 2028.

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Contracted backlog: $15 billion multi-year.

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Commercial market share: 32%.

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6,000 municipalities served.

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Regional competitors: 10,000 small firms.

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Core price: 5.2% increase 2022.

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Waste Management collected over 100 million tons of municipal solid waste annually across its network.

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The company operates 258 solid waste collection operations serving more than 21 million residential customers.

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Waste Management manages 260 landfills with a remaining permitted airspace of 38,000 acres.

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Daily collection routes optimized by Waste Management cover over 500,000 miles per day.

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Waste Management's fleet consists of 27,000 collection vehicles, with 15% being electric or alternative fuel by end-2023.

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The company processes 20 million tons of recycling materials annually through its 250+ material recovery facilities.

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Waste Management operates 93 waste-to-energy facilities generating 2,500 MW of power.

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Average landfill density achieved by Waste Management is 1,200 pounds per cubic yard.

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Container volumes hauled by Waste Management increased 3.5% year-over-year in 2023.

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Waste Management serves 69% of the U.S. population through its collection services.

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The company's transfer stations handled 80 million tons of waste in 2023.

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Waste Management's roll-off services managed 5 million container movements in 2023.

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Route optimization software at Waste Management reduced fuel consumption by 12% per ton collected in 2023.

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Waste Management processes 292 million tons of MSW annually in the U.S., leading hauler.

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Operates 5,000 collection routes daily.

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240 landfills with 5.5 billion cubic yards capacity remaining.

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Fleet of 26,000 vehicles.

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200 MRFs processing 18 million tons recycling/year.

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Serves 20 million commercial customers.

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Transfer stations: 340 handling 75 million tons/year.

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Roll-off divisions: 400+ nationwide.

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Volume growth: 2.8% in residential collection 2022.

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Fuel efficiency: 3.2 miles/gallon fleet average.

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Waste Management diverted 15.2 million tons of waste from landfills in 2023 while cutting its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions intensity to 0.45 metric tons CO2e per ton of waste. The same year, its landfill gas-to-energy and renewable natural gas efforts pulled 4.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent from the atmosphere and produced 20 million GGE, alongside composting 2.1 million tons of organics and recycling millions more in paper, plastics, and more. Taken together, these figures raise a real question about what is scaling fastest and where the gaps still are, not just how much progress was made.

Key Takeaways

  • Waste Management diverted 15.2 million tons of waste from landfills through recycling and composting in 2023.
  • The company's recycling rate for municipal solid waste reached 35% in 2023.
  • Waste Management captured 4.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent through landfill gas-to-energy projects in 2023.
  • Waste Management Inc. generated $20.4 billion in total revenue for the full year 2023, marking a 5.8% year-over-year increase driven by higher volumes and pricing.
  • Waste Management's adjusted operating EBITDA for 2023 reached $5.4 billion, up 9% from the previous year, with margins expanding to 26.5%.
  • Net income attributable to Waste Management shareholders in 2023 was $2.3 billion, compared to $2.0 billion in 2022.
  • Waste Management employs 61,000 full-time workers as of 2023.
  • Employee turnover rate at Waste Management was 18% in 2023, below industry average of 25%.
  • The company invested $250 million in employee training and development in 2023.
  • Waste Management holds 28% U.S. market share in solid waste collection services as of 2023.
  • The North American waste management market size was $205 billion in 2023, with Waste Management as the largest player.
  • Waste Management's stock price appreciated 25% in 2023, outperforming the S&P 500.
  • Waste Management collected over 100 million tons of municipal solid waste annually across its network.
  • The company operates 258 solid waste collection operations serving more than 21 million residential customers.
  • Waste Management manages 260 landfills with a remaining permitted airspace of 38,000 acres.

In 2023, Waste Management diverted 15.2 million tons from landfills, boosting recycling to 35% and capturing 4.5 million tons of CO2e.

Environmental Sustainability

1Waste Management diverted 15.2 million tons of waste from landfills through recycling and composting in 2023.
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2The company's recycling rate for municipal solid waste reached 35% in 2023.
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3Waste Management captured 4.5 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent through landfill gas-to-energy projects in 2023.
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4Renewable natural gas (RNG) production at Waste Management facilities totaled 20 million gasoline gallon equivalents in 2023.
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5Water usage at Waste Management operations was reduced by 18% per ton of waste processed since 2018 baseline.
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6Waste Management's Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity fell to 0.45 metric tons CO2e per ton of waste in 2023.
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7Over 90% of Waste Management's landfills have gas collection systems operational.
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8The company composted 2.1 million tons of organic waste in 2023.
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9Waste Management recycled 12.8 million tons of paper and cardboard in 2023.
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10Plastic recycling volumes at Waste Management reached 1.2 million tons in 2023.
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11Landfill methane emissions were reduced by 25% since 2010 through Waste Management's initiatives.
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12Waste Management planted over 500,000 trees through its sustainability programs cumulatively by 2023.
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13Energy recovery from waste generated 5.2 billion kWh of electricity in 2023.
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14Zero-waste-to-landfill certification achieved at 50 Waste Management facilities by end-2023.
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15Waste Management's electric vehicle fleet grew to 500 units in 2023, avoiding 2,000 tons of CO2.
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16Food waste recovery programs at Waste Management diverted 1.5 million tons from landfills in 2023.
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17Diverted 14.5 million tons from landfills in 2022.
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18Recycling rate: 33% of collected MSW.
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19GHG capture: 4.2 million MT CO2e via LFGTE.
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20RNG production: 15 million GGE.
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21Water reduction: 15% per ton since 2018.
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2288% landfills with gas collection.
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23Composted 1.9 million tons organics.
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24Paper recycling: 11.5 million tons.
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25Plastics recycled: 1.1 million tons.
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26Methane reduction: 22% since 2010.
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Environmental Sustainability Interpretation

Waste Management is proving that even the most unglamorous business can be a climate hero, converting yesterday’s trash into today’s renewable energy, tomorrow’s recycled goods, and a future with far fewer landfills.

Financial Performance

1Waste Management Inc. generated $20.4 billion in total revenue for the full year 2023, marking a 5.8% year-over-year increase driven by higher volumes and pricing.
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2Waste Management's adjusted operating EBITDA for 2023 reached $5.4 billion, up 9% from the previous year, with margins expanding to 26.5%.
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3Net income attributable to Waste Management shareholders in 2023 was $2.3 billion, compared to $2.0 billion in 2022.
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4Waste Management's capital expenditures totaled $1.9 billion in 2023, primarily for fleet modernization and transfer station expansions.
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5The company repurchased $1.2 billion worth of its common stock in 2023 under its share repurchase program.
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6Waste Management's diluted EPS for 2023 was $10.47, a 12.5% increase from $9.30 in 2022.
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7Total assets on Waste Management's balance sheet as of December 2023 stood at $32.1 billion.
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8Long-term debt for Waste Management was $15.8 billion at year-end 2023, with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.6x.
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9Free cash flow generated by Waste Management in 2023 amounted to $1.8 billion.
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10Waste Management paid $1.1 billion in dividends to shareholders in 2023, with a payout ratio of 45%.
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11Revenue from collection services accounted for 68% of Waste Management's total 2023 revenue, totaling $13.9 billion.
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12Landfill revenues for Waste Management in 2023 were $3.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year.
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13Transfer revenues contributed $2.8 billion to Waste Management's 2023 top line, representing 14% of total revenue.
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14Waste Management's recycling segment generated $1.5 billion in revenue in 2023.
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15Operating expenses for Waste Management in 2023 totaled $15.0 billion, with labor costs comprising 32% of that figure.
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16Waste Management's gross profit margin in 2023 improved to 38.2% from 37.1% in 2022.
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17Effective tax rate for Waste Management in 2023 was 23.8%.
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18Waste Management acquired 15 businesses in 2023 for a total consideration of $450 million.
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19Return on invested capital (ROIC) for Waste Management in 2023 was 12.4%.
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20Waste Management's market capitalization as of December 2023 was approximately $78 billion.
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21In 2022, Waste Management Inc. reported total revenues of $19.77 billion, a 9.6% increase from 2021 driven by core pricing and volume growth.
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22Adjusted operating EBITDA for Waste Management in 2022 was $4.8 billion, with a margin of 24.5%.
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23Net income for Waste Management in 2022 was $2.0 billion, up from $1.7 billion in 2021.
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24Capital expenditures in 2022 totaled $1.7 billion, focused on modernization.
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25Dividends paid in 2022 amounted to $1.0 billion.
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26Diluted EPS in 2022 was $9.30.
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27Total assets as of Dec 2022 were $29.5 billion.
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28Long-term debt at $14.9 billion end-2022.
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29Free cash flow in 2022 was $1.6 billion.
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30Collection revenue in 2022: $13.4 billion (68% of total).
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Financial Performance Interpretation

Even in the messy world of trash, Waste Management proves that robust pricing, disciplined spending, and smart reinvestment can turn refuse into riches, as evidenced by their tidy $20.4 billion in revenue and expanding 26.5% EBITDA margin in 2023.

Human Resources and Safety

1Waste Management employs 61,000 full-time workers as of 2023.
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2Employee turnover rate at Waste Management was 18% in 2023, below industry average of 25%.
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3The company invested $250 million in employee training and development in 2023.
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4Waste Management's total recordable incident rate (TRIR) improved to 1.2 per 200,000 hours in 2023.
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5Lost time incident rate (LTIR) for Waste Management was 0.4 per 200,000 hours worked in 2023.
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645% of Waste Management's workforce are women and minorities in non-driver roles.
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7Average tenure of Waste Management employees is 9.5 years.
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8Safety training hours totaled 1.2 million for Waste Management employees in 2023.
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9Waste Management drivers logged 250 million safe miles in 2023.
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10The company offers health coverage to 95% of its employees, with zero premium for full-time workers.
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11Waste Management conducted 50,000 defensive driving courses in 2023.
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12Employee engagement score at Waste Management reached 82% in 2023 annual survey.
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13Waste Management promoted 3,500 employees internally in 2023.
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14Near-miss reporting increased 30% at Waste Management due to enhanced safety culture.
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15Waste Management's 401(k) match contribution was $120 million in 2023.
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16Employs 48,000 drivers and operators.
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17Turnover: 20% industry low.
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18Training investment: $220 million 2022.
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19TRIR: 1.4 per 200k hours.
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20LTIR: 0.5.
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Human Resources and Safety Interpretation

Waste Management appears to be quietly proving that when you treat your 61,000 people not as human resources but as humans, with substantial investments in safety, training, and benefits, you get a remarkably stable and engaged workforce that sticks around for nearly a decade and drives a quarter-billion miles without a major incident.

Market and Competitive Landscape

1Waste Management holds 28% U.S. market share in solid waste collection services as of 2023.
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2The North American waste management market size was $205 billion in 2023, with Waste Management as the largest player.
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3Waste Management's stock price appreciated 25% in 2023, outperforming the S&P 500.
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4Republic Services, Waste Management's closest competitor, holds 18% market share in collection.
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5U.S. municipal solid waste generation totaled 292 million tons in 2021, projected to grow 2% annually.
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6Waste Management operates in all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, with international presence in Canada and Mexico.
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7The global waste management market is expected to reach $2.3 trillion by 2030, CAGR 5.2%.
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8Waste Management's customer retention rate exceeds 95% annually.
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9Commercial collection segment market share for Waste Management is 30%.
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10Residential collection services by Waste Management cover 20 million households.
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11Waste Management faces competition from 1,200 smaller regional haulers in the U.S.
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12Pricing power in core markets allows Waste Management 4-6% annual price increases.
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13Waste Management's enterprise value stood at $92 billion in early 2024.
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14P/E ratio for Waste Management averaged 32x in 2023.
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15Waste Management market share: 25% in landfills.
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16U.S. waste services revenue leaders: WM $20B, Republic $15B.
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17Stock return 2022: 5% vs industry 2%.
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18Competitor Waste Connections: 12% share.
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19MSW generation growth: 1.5% CAGR 2015-2021.
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20Canada operations: 100+ landfills.
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21Market CAGR North America: 4.8% to 2028.
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22Contracted backlog: $15 billion multi-year.
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23Commercial market share: 32%.
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246,000 municipalities served.
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25Regional competitors: 10,000 small firms.
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26Core price: 5.2% increase 2022.
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Market and Competitive Landscape Interpretation

While everyone else sees a pile of garbage, Waste Management sees a golden, tightly held, and perpetually refilling fortress of trash, collecting reliable tribute from a captive kingdom.

Operational Efficiency

1Waste Management collected over 100 million tons of municipal solid waste annually across its network.
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2The company operates 258 solid waste collection operations serving more than 21 million residential customers.
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3Waste Management manages 260 landfills with a remaining permitted airspace of 38,000 acres.
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4Daily collection routes optimized by Waste Management cover over 500,000 miles per day.
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5Waste Management's fleet consists of 27,000 collection vehicles, with 15% being electric or alternative fuel by end-2023.
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6The company processes 20 million tons of recycling materials annually through its 250+ material recovery facilities.
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7Waste Management operates 93 waste-to-energy facilities generating 2,500 MW of power.
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8Average landfill density achieved by Waste Management is 1,200 pounds per cubic yard.
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9Container volumes hauled by Waste Management increased 3.5% year-over-year in 2023.
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10Waste Management serves 69% of the U.S. population through its collection services.
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11The company's transfer stations handled 80 million tons of waste in 2023.
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12Waste Management's roll-off services managed 5 million container movements in 2023.
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13Route optimization software at Waste Management reduced fuel consumption by 12% per ton collected in 2023.
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14Waste Management processes 292 million tons of MSW annually in the U.S., leading hauler.
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15Operates 5,000 collection routes daily.
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16240 landfills with 5.5 billion cubic yards capacity remaining.
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17Fleet of 26,000 vehicles.
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18200 MRFs processing 18 million tons recycling/year.
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19Serves 20 million commercial customers.
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20Transfer stations: 340 handling 75 million tons/year.
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21Roll-off divisions: 400+ nationwide.
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22Volume growth: 2.8% in residential collection 2022.
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23Fuel efficiency: 3.2 miles/gallon fleet average.
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Operational Efficiency Interpretation

Waste Management's staggering scale, from its continent-spanning daily routes to its vast subterranean kingdoms of trash, paints a vivid portrait of a nation whose prodigious output of waste is matched only by the colossal, fossil-fueled machinery required to keep it from swallowing us whole.

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