Waste Connections Inc

Common Name
Waste Connections
Country
United States
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
Employees
23,854
Ticker
WCN
Exchange
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE
Description
Waste Connections Inc. is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in North America. The company primarily operates in the U.S. and Canada...

Waste Connections Waste Data Preview

In 2023, Waste Connections conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Waste Connections's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2023, Waste Connections generated a total of 47,731,072 metric tonnes of waste. a

Of this amount, 4.2% of Waste Connections's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 95.8% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a

Waste Connections's Waste Recovery Rate

4%

How much of Waste Connections's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2023, Waste Connections reported a total waste generation of 47,731,072 metric tonnes, of which 4.2% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This low recovery rate highlights limited waste diversion and suggests that Waste Connections may be relying more heavily on landfill or incineration, underscoring opportunities for stronger resource recovery initiatives. a

Has Waste Connections reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2021, Waste Connections's total waste generation increased by 7.25%, including a 5.16% increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices. a

Over the same period, Waste Connections's waste recovery rate increased by 11.58%, but declined by 3.88% in 2023, potentially signaling volatility in waste treatment processes or shifting priorities in waste management. a

Overall, Waste Connections’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.

Waste Connections’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

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  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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