WM Careers, Benefits, Review

We are 50,000 people – from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger. Our commitment to inclusion and diversity is rooted in our values and woven into our business strategies, as we work toward a sustainable tomorrow.

For female and ethnic and racial diversity, we continue to strive for representation of our workforce equal or greater than available talent across the our industry.

WM’s efforts to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce represent a long-term commitment—indeed, respecting diversity is one of our core Values.

Since setting our representation goals, we have identified policies, practices and procedures that could enhance our ability to meet these goals; incorporated D&I metrics into each market’s monthly and quarterly business reviews; and launched internal and external campaigns to highlight employees from underrepresented groups in an effort to inspire current and future employees.

At WM, Diversity & Inclusion is not a special program; it’s a way of life that starts at the top. Members of the WM Board of Directors said it best in a recent letter to the WM Leadership Team:

“Our goal is to place WM at the forefront of building the kind of organization that can lead our country to a better place. Through our values of being ‘Committed to People First’ and ‘Valuing Inclusion and Diversity’, we will, over time, help to eradicate some of what is wrong in this great country.”

Waste Management is now officially known as “WM”. Such a modification may seem small, but the truth is it’s a seismic shift for our company.

How is WM not just a waste management company, but a "For Tomorrow®" company? How are we "Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow®"? WM’s business offerings go beyond just managing waste. We are North America’s largest environmental solutions provider and a sustainability leader focused on helping customers achieve their sustainability goals. 

We are always working for our tomorrow- while we have made incredible progress for our people and our planet, there is always more to do. Both for today, and for tomorrow. 

WM is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We are on a quest for environmental performance, a mission to maximize resource value, while minimizing – and even eliminating – environmental impact so that both our economy and our environment can thrive.

WM is also a renewable energy provider, producing enough electricity to power more than one million homes. Headquartered in Houston, the company serves nearly 20 million municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers through a network of 367 collection operations, 355 transfer stations, 273 active landfill disposal sites, 16 waste-to-energy plants, 104 recycling plants, and 111 beneficial-use landfill gas projects. Beyond our facilities, we have protected nearly 13,500 acres of land in collaboration with Wildlife Habitat Council and have donated nearly $16 million through charitable contributions and supported over 775 nonprofit organizations across North America. 

WM’s success is directly linked to our team of nearly 50,000 employees. We have industry-leading, robust sustainability goals related to our people that will continue to drive the business forward. To support the career aspirations of employees, WM spent $28M in training and development programs and $10M in Your Tomorrow(SM) educational benefits in 2022. We design our workplace, benefits and development programs to support employee safety, inclusion, wellness and growth.

At WM, we are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow® as we change waste collection, create alternative fuels, and forge a more sustainable future for all of us.

DRIVEN BY OUR COMMITMENTS, GUIDED BY OUR VALUES.

We’re Committed to Our People First
The proud, caring and resilient members of the Waste Management family are the foundation of our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment.

We’re Committed to Success With Integrity
Our success is based not only on the results we achieve, but how we achieve them. We commit to being accountable, honest, trustworthy, ethical and compliant in all we do.

We Value Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace and cultivate respect, trust, open communications and diversity of thought and people.

We Value Our Customers
We place our customers at the center of what we do and aspire to delight them every day.

We Value Safety
We will make health and safety the foundation of our work, guiding each step we take. We will value every voice, protect our communities and get home safe every day.

We Value Our Environment
We are responsible stewards of the environment and champions for sustainability

The value of a WM job is about more than just a paycheck, it is an chance to create opportunities for yourself and your family. 

At WM, each eligible employee receives a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, family, retirement and professional development- including 100% free education for employees and their dependents.

Health Care

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Prescription drug plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Salary continuance (short and long-term disability)
• Employee and family assistance program
• Retiree medical coverage

Family Care

• Dependent Day Care
• Flexible spending accounts
• Adoption assistance program
• Education savings accounts
• WM scholarship programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Sick leave

Financial & Educational Benefits

• 100% Education Coverage for Employees & Dependents
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Legal services
• Employee discount programs
• Free online training programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Business travel accident insurance

WM is more than military friendly, we are MILITARY READY.

The call of reveille is a sound that signals the beginning of a new day. It serves as a reminder of purpose and mission. While the bugle may not wake you when you return to your civilian life, at WM, you will find that sense of purpose and mission that is so familiar. 

We have over 1,000 facilities and most operate like a platoon. Each facility requires people with strong skills and leadership experience. This small unit mentality promotes creative and enterprising thinking – something familiar to you. 

WM enjoys a large veteran population among our employee-base and we celebrate and connect this community through our VALOR employee resource group. Our non-veteran employees have shown endless support for military heroes. Many in the WM community have spouses, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, parents and grandparents who have served, just like you.  

Our mission of environmental service may be different from the military. However, WM and the Military share many common traits; the most important being the drive toward excellence.

When you are ready, we are too. Apply to join the team today.

Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Veterans
Military veterans are an important part of WM and we’re proud to be an employer of choice for those who have served their country. This commitment has led WM to be ranked #3 on Forbes 2022 'Best Employers For Veterans" list.

US Veterans Magazine 2023 Best of the Best
Since 2012, WM has been named a "Best of the Best" Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine, recognizing WM's ongoing commitment to recruiting veterans who strengthen our workforce.