Waste Management Inc
Waste Management Inc's Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Waste Management Inc 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.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waste Management Inc's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Waste Management Inc generated a total of 4,405metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 26.52% of Waste Management Inc's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 73.48% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
Waste Management Inc's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Waste Management Inc's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Waste Management Inc reported a total waste generation of 4,405 metric tonnes, of which 26.52% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This moderate level of recovery indicates that Waste Management Inc is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.a
Has Waste Management Inc reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Waste Management Inc's total waste generation decreased by 1.43%, including a further 3.42% drop in 2023, highlighting a consistent and deliberate reduction in waste production over time.a
Over the same period, Waste Management Inc's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Waste Management Inc’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 Management Inc’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered