Everyday recycling just got simpler as Waste Management expands what is accepted in curbside programs. In participating communities, certain plastic and paper beverage to-go cups are becoming recyclable, making it easier for households to recycle items they use every day. This is part of ongoing improvements to recycling systems and technology that help sort and […]
Waste Management is proud to be recognized nationally for its leadership and impact in recycling, earning two 2025 Recycling Awards from the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA). One award honors WM’s Game Changer/Sustainability Partnership with Major League Baseball, a first-of-its-kind collaboration launched on Earth Day 2024. Together, WM and MLB have worked to reduce […]
Anthropologie is finding new life for something most retailers throw away: plastic poly bags. Through a partnership with WM, more than 60,000 pounds of plastic packaging have been collected from over 200 stores and recycled into reusable materials. The effort combines innovation and logistics — transforming a waste stream into a new source of value. […]
Every item placed in a recycling bin has the potential for a second life, but only if it’s recycled the right way. WM’s recycling facilities sort and process millions of tons of materials each year, turning yesterday’s bottles, cans, and boxes into the raw ingredients for tomorrow’s products. Along the way, technology and teamwork keep […]
WM is changing the narrative of what we think about when we hear “waste management” through our commitment to minimizing environmental impact by reducing carbon emissions, collaborating with community organizations, and providing hands-on-training to students. At the High Acres campus, WM is advancing from solely a service provider and landfill to a true sustainability partner […]
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