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Waste Management Named One of Military Times’ 100 Best for Vets: Employers 2018 May 16, 2018

Selected for Nine Years in a Row HOUSTON– May 16, 2018 – Military Times announced its Best for Vets Employers 2018 rankings, and Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has made the list for the ninth year in a row. Waste Management (WM) maintains a network of veteran employment outreach partners to communicate our openings and events, […]

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Waste Management Named to CR Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens List May 7, 2018

HOUSTON – MAY 7, 2018– Corporate Responsibility Magazine (CR Magazine) has named Waste Management (NYSE: WM) to its 19th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens list. The roster recognizes the standout environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of public companies across the United States. “Waste Management’s recognition as a good corporate citizen is an honor, and […]

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The Dangers of “Wishcycling” April 24, 2018

By Susan Robinson, Director of Public Affairs for Waste Management As the impacts of China’s new import policies to reduce trash in the recyclables begin to impact our collection programs, you may be seeing a lot more articles about the health of recycling, both locally and across the globe. In many cases, these articles are […]

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Waste Management Announces First Quarter Earnings April 20, 2018

Strong Income from Operations growth of 9% led to Operating Cash growth of 12% HOUSTON — April 20, 2018 — Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for its quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for the first quarter of 2018 were $3.51 billion compared with $3.44 billion for the same 2017 period. […]

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The Battle Against Recycling Contamination is Everyone’s Battle April 3, 2018

By Brent Bell, Vice President of Recycling Operations for Waste Management For all the years I’ve worked in the recycling business for Waste Management, I can tell you that the global challenges our industry is facing these days are without precedent. Simply put, many of the items we all want to recycle are getting hard […]

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Finding the Right Chemistry at Waste Management March 21, 2018

Careers begin in many ways. For Reyna Javar, a Waste Management chemist in Arlington, Oregon, it was watching episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy and his brand of storytelling that sparked her love for what she now does for a living. Reyna remembers watching episode after episode growing up and wanting to run experiments […]

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A Career She Was Born To Do March 15, 2018

“Absolutely I get dirty. But at the end of the day, the coveralls come off, you go home and take a shower and it’s like it never happened.” That’s according to Emily Ruch, a Waste Management diesel technician working out of the North Sound facility outside of Seattle, Washington, who says getting a little dirty […]

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Zero Waste Challenge: Home Edition February 28, 2018

Since 2013, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has strived to achieve zero waste, meaning everything used throughout the weeklong event (from food and drinks to building materials and signage) is either reused, recycled, composted, donated or used to create energy. You can read more about that here. For us, achieving zero waste at an event […]

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Waste Management Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Earnings February 15, 2018

Full-year Income from Operations grew almost 15% driving strong growth in Net Cash Provided by Operations The Company’s Core Solid Waste Business is the Strongest in Two Decades HOUSTON — February 15, 2018 — Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for its quarter ended December 31, 2017. Revenues for the fourth quarter […]

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Waste Management Named 2018 Best Company for Women to Work January 11, 2018

Women’s Choice Award® Names Waste Management a 2018 Best Companies for Millennials Houston – Jan. 11, 2018 – Waste Management was recently recognized as a ‘2018 Best Companies for Millennials” by The Women’s Choice Award. “We are very honored to be recognized by The Women’s Choice Award,” said Jim Fish, president and chief executive officer […]

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Fulcrum BioEnergy's Nevada waste-to-fuel project begins final construction phase

The Sierra BioFuels Plant is anticipated to convert approximately 175,000 tons of MSW into more than 10.5 million gallons of fuel annually.
Baltimore councilmember issues resolution for adjusted 'zero waste' consulting RFP

Councilmember Mary Pat Clarke and environmental groups claim the city's Department of Public Works made a "backdoor deal" to explore continued incineration.
Germany is No. 1 on Politico's circular economy index for EU

The country took the crown due to its recycling rate and high number of patents related to the circular economy.
In victory for biogas industry groups, farm bill fails in House

The ABC, AgEC and BPA argued the bill failed to provide funding for programs that are designed to fuel capital investment and job creation while converting waste into energy.
Shorter IoT battery creating more e-waste

The use of specialized, nonconforming parts for standard repairs contributes to the shortened lifespan of devices and, in turn, e-waste.
Republic climbs Fortune 500 list as Waste Management sees slight dip

Stericycle and Clean Harbors were also represented on the broader Fortune 1000 list.

Waste management price drops 22 May 2018 20:16 Cyprus Mail The government has struck a deal to pay €36 per tonne for the processing of municipal waste at the Koshi treatment plant, compared to €54 up until now. The price was modified after an agreement signed at the ministry of agriculture. A statement by the …
Breakfast Technical Briefing on Waste Management, Inc. and Three Other Additional Waste Management Stocks 22 May 2018 11:20 MarketWatch.com May 22, 2018 (ACCESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Stock Research Monitor: DAR, RSG, and WCN LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / May 22, 2018 / If you want a free Stock Review on WM sign up now at www.wallstequities.com/registration. WallStEquities.com …
Waste Management And The Chinese Storm: Heads Or Tails? 21 May 2018 16:25 Investing.com A few months ago Cornerstone Investments wrote “Waste Management: Headwinds From China Ban On Foreign Waste” on the Chinese waste ban. A week later I wrote “Waste Management: Tailwinds From China Ban On Foreign Waste”. The main point of contention was …
Juneau to consider 2 options for waste management services 21 May 2018 15:52 The Herald Waste management services in Juneau could soon be in one convenient location. The Juneau Empire reports members of the Juneau government today will look over two options for housing all waste programs, including recycling, household hazardous waste and …
Why Is Waste Management (WM) Down 1.4% Since Its Last Earnings Report? 21 May 2018 09:27 Investing.com It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) . Shares have lost about 1.4% in that time frame. Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is WM due for a breakout? …
Waste management: Lagos to formalize structure for scavengers 20 May 2018 20:38 PM News FILE PHOTO: Scavengers at a dumpsite. The Lagos State Government says it is planning a formalised structure for scavengers so as to ensure proper waste management. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, disclosed this Lagos on …
In Lagos: Waste management: State plans formalised structure for scavengers 20 May 2018 19:49 Pulse news The Lagos State Government says it is planning a formalised structure for scavengers so as to ensure proper waste management. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of …
Waste management: Lagos plans formalised structure for scavengers 20 May 2018 17:41 Eagle Online The Commissioner for Environment, Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos on Sunday. The Lagos State Government says it is planning a formalised structure for scavengers so as to ensure proper …
Waste Management hosts free hazardous waste collection day in Sparks on May 19 20 May 2018 07:18 My News 4 SPARKS, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Spring cleaning means it's time to safely rid your home of old computer peripherals, paints and chemicals, medicine and more. Waste Management is providing a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on …

Patrol investigates two-vehicle accident 23 May 2018 04:50 Tribune Chronicle FOWLER — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-car crash over the weekend on state Route 305 that sent both drivers to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Reports state Arlene Hofius, 77, of Fowler, was backing out of a private residence 10: …
Shooting accident sends one to hospital 23 May 2018 04:50 Tribune Chronicle NILES — A man was accidentally shot Sunday by his friend on Roberts Street. Steven Pence, 24, of Warren, was shot by friend William Stefan, 24, of Roberts Street, a police report states. Stefan told police he was showing Pence, who was seated in a van, …
Sanitation worker knocked down in Ottos 22 May 2018 13:48 Daily Observer New Story Source: Pakistantoday.com A garbage collector was this morning rushed to hospital after his colleague allegedly accidentally knocked him down with the disposal truck. The accident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. in Ottos, nearby Sunny Dale …
Oil drained as garbage blamed for derailment in Kibarani 22 May 2018 09:43 Nation By WINNIE ATIENO More by this Author Environmental experts are decanting two tanker wagons to ensure there is no further risk of fire in Kibarani where a train ferrying petrol from Mombasa to Nairobi derailed. Maritime and Shipping Affairs Principal …
Large number of balloons pulled from Monterey Bay 22 May 2018 02:42 Monterey Country Herald Monterey >> Happy events like Mother’s Day and college graduations are often marked by colorful bunches of balloons. But what happens to those balloons when they’re released, by accident or on purpose? In the past few weeks, researchers, whale …