Waste Connections

NYSE: WCN

Integrated solid waste services company serving more than 8 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

📍 The Woodlands, Texas, United States📅 Founded 1997👥 24,000 employees💰 $8.92B revenue (2024)

Company Overview

1997
Founded
24,000
Employees
$8.92B
Revenue (2024)
2
Countries

Operating Countries

United StatesCanada

Service Segments

Collection & Hauling
Transfer Stations
Recycling
Material Recovery Facility
Landfill Operations

Specialties

  • Regional market focus
  • Decentralized operations
  • AI-powered recycling robots
  • Renewable Natural Gas facilities
  • Electric vehicle deployment
  • Industry-leading EBITDA margins (32.5%)

Facilities & Infrastructure

Solid Waste Landfills

Various, United States

82+
facilities

Commerce City MRF

Commerce City, United States

AI-powered
Opening 2026

Sustainability Initiatives

🌱40% reduction in emissions intensity since 2019
🌱13% reduction in absolute emissions
🌱Electric vehicle testing in NYC
🌱50%+ diversion rates in many markets
🌱RNG facilities at landfills

Company Details

Headquarters
The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Market Position
national
Customer Types
Residential, Commercial, Industrial

Recognition

Awards

  • 🏆Third largest waste management company in North America
  • 🏆Industry-leading margins

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