December 2003 · Volume 85 · Number 11
Corporate Profile: Waste Management
Focusing on Local Government Needs
“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 20 million residential and two million commercial
customers throughout the United States and Canada.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company’s network of operations includes
435 collection operations, 346 transfer stations, 146 recycling plants, 16
waste-to-energy plants, 72 landfill gas-to-energy facilities operated at our
landfills, and 293 active landfill disposal sites.
Though large in scale, Waste Management tailors its services to each customer
group and to local communities to ensure timely, 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 Services
With 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 Methods
Waste 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 16 waste-to-energy facilities across the U.S.
that convert trash into electrical or steam energy. Collectively, these plants
process 24,000 tons of trash each day and generate 670 megawatts of electric
energy, enough power for 600,000 homes.
Offering Comprehensive Recycling Initiatives
Waste 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 146 material recovery
facilities process more than five million tons of recyclable materials each
year.
Serving Local Governments Nationwide
Waste 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
Vice President, Public Sector Services
Waste Management
1001 Fannin
Suite 4000
Houston, TX 77002
Phone:
713/512-6525
E-mail:
ebass@wm.com
Web:
www.wm.com
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