Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Waste Management ranks #162 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 48,000 employees worldwide (2023). It is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 162 |
| Headquarters | Houston, Texas |
| Industry | Waste management |
| Employees (global) | 48,000 (2023) |
| Founded | {{Start date and age|1968|1|1}}{{cn|date=July 2021}} in Chic |
| Website | {{URL|wm.com}} |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Texas: median household income $79,721, unemployment 4.4%, state income tax: no state tax on wages.
City guide: Houston (median rent $1,408, median household income $64,361).
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|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|
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| XPO | Connecticut | 37,000 |
About 48,000 worldwide (2023), per the company's reported figure.
Houston, Texas.
It ranks #162 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.