AT WASTE MANAGEMENT, WE DON’T BELIEVE IN WASTE.

We believe in finding ways to reuse waste. Take a look at our programs, designed to reshape our environmental responsibilities.

THINK GREEN

At Waste Management, we use all of the resources at our disposal - our landfills, recycling, and energy projects to create green solutions for businesses and communities across North America.

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LANDFILL GAS TO ENERGY

See how Waste Management creates clean, renewable energy from ordinary waste.

WASTE-TO-ENERGY

The average person generates 4.5 lb of waste per day. We reuse it to generate power.

RECYCLING

Last year, we recycled enough paper to save 41 million trees. See how you can make a difference, too.

BENEFICIAL LAND REUSE

Waste Management landfills give back to communities and the environment in unexpected ways.

THINK GREEN FROM HOME

Easy ways to recycle your batteries, fluorescent bulbs, electronics and computers, bottles, cans, and paper.

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BRINGING ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS TO NEIGHBORHOODS

See what we're doing to reach our goals by 2020.

ORDER RECYCLING KITS

Everything from dry cell batteries to bottle, can, and paper recycling kits.

REGISTER FOR MY GREEN ACTIVITY

We have all kinds of ways to help you go green. All you have to do is register.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Landfill-gas is a renewable source of energy endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency as an alternative to fossil fuels, like natural gas, coal and oil.

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POWERING HOMES AND BUSINESSES

Using landfills, we produce over 550 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power more than 440,000 homes.

FUEL FOR OUR FLEET

We even developed the technology to convert landfill gas into a fuel our fleet vehicles can run on.

WM SUSTAINABILITY

We work with our government, business, and community partners to extract value from waste in ways that protect and enhance the environment.

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GREEN PARTNERS AND PRODUCTS

LampTracker©

Garick Organic Compost

Flings Pop-Up Recycling and Trash Bins