LIFE AT WM
A Great Place to Work,
And Grow Your Career.
We Are So Much More Than "Managing Waste"
What is it that gets us up so early? What is it that unites us? Why do we hold ourselves to a higher standard?
It’s our desire to go above and beyond for our customers and each other, day in and day out. Focused on people, service and sustainability, WM is doing things the right way today so we can all share in a better tomorrow.
"I would like for my legacy to be that I helped to make this a great place to work... it excites me that I get up and I have a fighting chance to make it a great place to work for our 50,000 people and their families... That's what drives me."
-Jim, President and CEO
DRIVEN BY OUR
Commitments
Our People First
The proud, caring and resilient members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We commit to taking care of each other, our customers, our communities and the environment.
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.
GUIDED BY OUR
Core Values
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace and cultivate respect, trust, open communications and diversity of thought and people.
Customers
We place our customers at the center of what we do and aspire to delight them every day.
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.
Environment
We are responsible stewards of the environment and champions for sustainability.
Angelica, Digital Sr. Manager
Manny, WM Driver
Rachael, District Manager
Ellie, Lead Dispatch
Terasha, WM Driver
Jeremy, Route Manager
Sheli, HR Director
Erick, Area Manager
Total Rewards for the Total You.
What Drives YOU?
WM’s Total Rewards is about giving you the right tools and benefits to be your best. That includes your mind, body and heart, and Total Rewards is your partner on this journey to help you plan and take action. Whether you are planning on building or expanding your family or trying to better understand your health in order to to get the right care – WM is there, helping build the best and total you.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Prescription Coverage
- Long-term Care Coverage
- TeleHealth
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 2ndMD
- Digital Conditions Management Programs
Value Added Benefits
- Back-up Child/Elder/Pet Care
- Adoption Assistance
- Parental Support
- Scholarships for Children
- Employee Discount Program
- Be Well Bucks Program
- WM Recognition Program
- WM Cares Fund
Plan for the Future
- Your Tomorrow - Education Assistance Benefit
- WM Professional Development and Training Programs
- Company-matched 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Free financial planning services
- Student loan refinancing
Free to You
- Basic and Dependent Life Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-term Disability
- Long-term Disability
- Critical Illness Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- LegalEase Plan
*Exact benefits may vary by site
Learn More
Learn more about our Diversity & Inclusion efforts, our Sustainability progress, and our Awards.


Forbes 2024- Best Employers for Diversity
Forbes recognized WM in the U.S. and Canada for its dedication to building a culture that welcomes and supports diverse employees at levels.


Candidate Experience (CandE) 2024
Award Winner
ERE Media CandE Benchmark Research Program recognized WM with a CandE Award based on candidate surveys measuring positive candidate experience.


Ethisphere 2024- World's Most Ethical Companies
Ethisphere recognized WM for understanding the value of leading, making values-based decisions and remaining committed to integrity.


Times 2023- World's Best Companies
Times Magazine recognized WM as one of its “World’s Best Companies 2023” based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth, and sustainability.


Newsweek 2023- Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families
Newsweek recognized WM as an employer who values work/life balance and supports parents and families with family-friendly policies.


Women in Trucking 2023- Top Companies for Women to Work
The Women in Trucking Association recognized WM as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation.