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WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-07-30 · Importance 20 · Surprise 24

Waste Management is experiencing softer waste collection volumes, with weaker recycling activity contributing to slower top-line growth. Severe winter weather also affected operating activity and customer volumes. Delays in connecting new renewable natural gas plants created an additional operational drag, although management characterized the volume slowdown as temporary.

Key facts

• Waste Management, Inc.'s employee count represented a 1.1% growth since 2023. source
• Waste Management, Inc.'s stock declined 4.34% to $226.33 on Thursday and this marked the second consecutive day of losses for the stock. source
• Waste Management, Inc. had 2,675 active job postings in 2026. source
• Waste Management, Inc. had approximately 60,653 employees worldwide as of March 2026. source
• Waste Management, Inc.'s average salary was $57,661. source