Waste Management Inc
Waste Management Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Waste Management 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
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Insights into Waste Management's Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Waste Management generated a total of 4,405 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 26.52% of Waste Management'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.
Waste Management's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Waste Management's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Waste Management 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 is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts.
Has Waste Management reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2021, Waste Management'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.
Over the same period, Waste Management'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.
Overall, Waste Management’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’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered