In November, WM released the 2024 WM Recycling Report, which summarizes data and key takeaways regarding recycling behavior, education, and accessibility in the U.S. This survey of more than 1,000 consumers and businesses highlights the critical role recycling can play in the circular economy by fueling the reuse of materials. Discover more key learnings from […]
News
Giving Back At Mill City Grows in Lowell, MA
As part of WM’s commitment to social responsibility, our Area Recycling leadership team organized a volunteer event at Mill City Grows – a local vegetable farm in Lowell, MA to weed, prepare beds, and plant scallions, lettuce, and bok choy plants. This initiative, as part of the team’s annual in-person leadership summit, was to promote […]
WM Driver Kudos
Congratulations to Donald ‘Chico’ Smith, for being recognized by Maine’s Municipal Review Committee (MRC) during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Chico is a commercial driver from our Norridgewock hauling site based out of Bangor, ME. MRC’s Executive Director Mike Carrol personally took the time to meet Chico on his route and provided him with a […]
WM Helps Bring a Boy’s Wish To Life
Alan, a 4-year-old boy from Ashland, Massachusetts, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis got to fulfill his dream of being a garbage truck driver for a day, thanks to Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island and WM. Alan and his brother Theo spent their day learning the ropes on a trash route in their hometown and […]
WM Announces Major League Baseball Sustainability Partnership
Members of the WM senior leadership team rang The Closing Bell® at the New York Stock Exchange at on April 22nd, for Earth Day. WM is continuing to execute its planned sustainability investments in recycling and renewable energy and was just named the Official Sustainability Partner of Major League Baseball. This partnership is the first […]