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Corporate Profile: Waste Management
“Waste Management is committed to building strong partnerships. Across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, we partner with local communities to serve their needs and protect the environment for now and the future.” Everett Bass, Vice President, Public Sector Services As a provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services, Waste Management serves nearly 21 million residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company’s network of operations includes 429 collection operations, 366 transfer stations, 138 recycling plants, 17 waste-to-energy plants, 85 beneficial use landfill gas projects, and 289 active landfill disposal sites. Though large in scale, Waste Management tailors its services to each customer group and to local communities to ensure timely and effective response to customer needs. Waste Management is strongly committed to the safe and responsible management of waste, regulatory compliance, and the protection and enhancement of the environment. Promoting Efficient Collection ServicesWith the largest trucking fleet in the waste industry and a vast network of facilities, Waste Management maximizes productivity through efficient routing, pricing, and utilization of labor and equipment. Solid waste collection services are performed for public sector, commercial, industrial, and residential customers. Utilizing State-of-the-Art Disposal MethodsWaste Management operates the largest network of landfills in its industry. The company utilizes the most advanced engineering, construction, and monitoring methods in its landfills, along with operational procedures that help ensure the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility. Waste Management’s wholly owned subsidiary, Wheelabrator Technologies, also provides disposal options, with 17 waste-to-energy facilities across the U.S. that convert trash into electrical or steam energy. Collectively, these plants have the capacity to process more than 24,250 tons of waste each day and generate 690 megawatts of electric energy, enough to power 800,000 homes. Offering Comprehensive Recycling InitiativesWaste Management is the largest collector of recyclable materials from businesses and households in North America. Through the resources of Recycle America Alliance, a majority-owned subsidiary, Waste Management provides waste paper, glass, plastic, wood, electronic scrap, metal, tire, demolition, and construction debris recycling services. The company’s 138 material recovery facilities process more than five million tons of recyclable materials each year. Serving Local Governments NationwideWaste Management serves local governments nationwide with a “one-stop” approach for environmental services, focusing on meeting customer-specific needs with specialized programs. Contact Information:Everett Bass Barbara Nussa Waste
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