WM · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Seasonality

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-10-28 · Importance 10 · Surprise 6

Waste Management’s operating revenues and volumes typically increase during the summer months, with the seasonal uplift reflected in second- and third-quarter results. Severe storms, prolonged inclement weather, or climate events can disrupt service and operations in affected areas; they may also disrupt supply chains or customer businesses and reduce waste generated. Conversely, wildfires in the Western U.S. and hurricanes most often affecting the Southern and Eastern U.S. in the second half of the year can generate additional waste volumes and increase revenue in affected areas.

Key facts

• Severe storms, extended inclement weather, or climate events can significantly affect operating results in affected geographic areas and may disrupt supply chains, delay project development, or disrupt customers' businesses, reducing waste generated by their operations. source
• Wildfires in the Western U.S. and hurricanes that most often affect Waste Management's Southern and Eastern U.S. operations during the second half of the year can increase revenues in affected areas through waste volumes generated by these events. source
• Waste Management's operating revenues and volumes typically increase seasonally in the summer months, reflected in second- and third-quarter revenues and results of operations. source