WM · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Products and Technology

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-07-29 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

The company is expanding beyond traditional collection and disposal through recycling, organics collection and processing, medical-waste services, renewable-energy projects, and emerging waste-diversion technologies. Its technology-led strategy uses automation and digitalization to improve customer self-service, safety, reliability, and collection efficiency. Automation is reducing labor dependency in customer experience, recycling, and residential collection, while recycling-facility automation increased volumes and reduced costs. The company is also using a digital platform to connect enterprise functions and improve the customer experience across its U.S. and Canadian operations.

Key facts

• Intra-segment operating revenues and operating expenses within Healthcare Solutions for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 are $101 million and $202 million, respectively; for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 are $113 million and $207 million, respectively. source