Waste Management

Waste Management

About Waste Management

Simplify's Rating
Why Waste Management is rated
B+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Energy

Social Impact

Consumer Goods

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Houston, Texas

Founded

1968

Overview

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • WM's merger with Stericycle expands service offerings and market reach.
  • WM's collaboration with Reju and Goodwill enhances textile recycling efforts.
  • WM's $18 million investment in automation boosts operational efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • The merger with Stericycle may face antitrust scrutiny and legal challenges.
  • The $5.2 billion senior notes offering could impact financial stability if market conditions worsen.
  • Past accounting fraud may continue to affect investor confidence and regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Waste Management unique

  • WM invests in renewable natural gas vehicles, enhancing sustainability in waste management.
  • WM's partnerships with local municipalities improve service efficiency and community engagement.
  • WM's focus on recycling education and accessibility strengthens its leadership in the recycling sector.

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Funding

Total Funding

$0

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Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

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Company News

Recycling Today
Dec 23rd, 2024
WM of Pennsylvania awarded RNG vehicle funding

Of those recipients, Waste Management of Pennsylvania Inc., an operating unit of Houston-based WM, was awarded $300,000 to purchase 15 renewable natural gas (RNG) waste vehicles.

Controller Academy
Dec 22nd, 2024
The Waste Management Accounting Fraud: How a $1.7 Billion Scandal Rocked the Corporate World

This collusion between Waste Management and Arthur Andersen was a clear breach of the auditor's fiduciary duty to the company's shareholders and the investing public.

Georgian Bluffs
Dec 10th, 2024
Georgian Bluffs Roads Crew Tackles Early Winter Gravel Issues

Georgian Bluffs is collaborating with Waste Management to minimize service disruptions.

PR Newswire
Nov 13th, 2024
2024 Wm Recycling Report Shows Education, Access And Investment Are Critical To Strengthening The Nation'S Recycling System

Survey of consumers and businesses reveals many Americans want to recycle, despite confusion on what happens to materials. HOUSTON , Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WM (NYSE: WM), a leading environmental solutions provider and North America's largest recycler, today released a new report that emphasizes the importance of consumer households, businesses, policymakers and local municipalities working together to potentially improve the nation's recycling system. Based on a survey of more than 1,000 American consumers and businesses, the 2024 WM Recycling Report summarizes data and takeaways with respect to recycling behaviors and perceptions to better understand opportunities to bolster recycling education, investments and accessibility in the U.S. "Recycling is essential to enabling the circular economy, but it works best when we work together," said Tara Hemmer, chief sustainability officer, WM. "WM's research shows that many Americans are eager to recycle, but they need more education and greater access to recycling in order to build confidence in the practice

Arcadia Chamber of Commerce
Nov 7th, 2024
Arcadia Chinese Association presents an Electronics Recycling Event - Nov 8 and 9

The Arcadia Chinese Association is thrilled to partner with Waste Management once again for its Electronics Recycling Event.

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