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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2024-03-01

Waste Management Appoints Tom Bené to Board of Directors

Waste Management, Inc. announced on March 1, 2024, that its Board of Directors has elected Thomas L. Bené, President and CEO of Breakthru Beverage Group, LLC, as an additional independent member. Bené, with over four decades of experience in business leadership and strategic growth, will serve on the Management Development and Compensation Committee. He will be eligible for re-election at the 2024 Annual Meeting. The Board's size will be reduced to nine members following the retirement of Director John C. Pope at the same meeting. The appointment and retirement were detailed in a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

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Waste Management Inc. WM · NYSE
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0001104659-24-030004
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0000823768
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Medium impactIndustrials

Items reported

Item 5.02

Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

Board Member Appointed
Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits

Exhibits Furnished

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Exhibits (1)

About Waste Management Inc.

Waste Management Inc., a leading provider in the environmental services sector, specializes in waste collection, disposal, and recycling services across North America. The company's primary function is to offer comprehensive waste and environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Notable for its integrated approach, Waste Management Inc. not only focuses on the efficient collection and transport of waste but also emphasizes sustainability through recycling and renewable energy initiatives. By operating an extensive network of recycling facilities, landfills, transfer stations, and a growing fleet of natural gas-powered collection vehicles, the company plays a crucial role in reducing environmental impact and promoting resource conservation. With a strategic focus on leveraging technology and data analytics to optimize operations and environmental performance, Waste Management Inc. holds a significant position within the waste management industry, setting benchmarks for environmental responsibility and efficiency.

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