WM jobs come in all shapes and sizes. From our front line drivers and sorters, to our customer service and billing folks, each NCN employee is dedicated to serving our community.
Landfills are an essential part of the waste cycle. Burying trash is a complex job and to have it done right, managers depend on their best heavy machine operators to do it sustainably and with safety in mind.
Creating a positive impact has nothing to do with job titles. As a driver, Mirla’s attention to detail and genuine interest in improving processes are foundational to WM’s mission of managing waste sustainably.
In the quiet town of Twain Harte, Calif., an ordinary morning took a turn as blazes erupted within the confines of a residential house. Two WM drivers emerged to prevent what could have turned into a major incident.
Amid the second snowiest winter recorded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the past 77 years, a dedicated small-equipment operator played a crucial role in averting service disruption at the Eco Center in Reno, Nevada.
Abelino needs no prompting to perform at his best. He approaches each workday with the determination and energy of a new hire, even after decades of working for WM.
Since 1996, Tino Ruiz-Najera has worked diligently to ensure that WM's wheels and gears continue turning. Despite his many years with the company, his passion for creating a safe working environment remains unmatched.
For 45 years, heavy equipment operator Peter Ratto has led by example. Awarded WM’s National Operator of the Year, his dedication and impeccable track record has left a lasting impact on our workforce and the company's mission toward a greener future.
With a humble beginning, Weber's unwavering dedication forged a path to a successful journey within the waste industry. From a novice laborer to District Manager, his remarkable rise exemplifies the transformative power of hard work.
While the waste industry has traditionally been male-dominant, Flood and other women are on a journey to increase representation and make a powerful local impact.
Pamela joined WM at a time when the company was on the verge of becoming the world's leading waste disposal service provider. Fast forward four decades, she looks back on her journey and the pivotal advice from her father that shaped her career path.
Born and raised in Oakland, commercial organics driver Lily Nguyen is transforming her reality and her community’s landscape in her role at WM.
Medina's impeccable track record as a roll-off driver for Monterey County gained him notoriety among his peers and recognition as WM's Driver of the Year.
Field trips to the award-winning irecycle@school Education Center offer students an opportunity to learn first-hand what happens to their recyclables, garbage and green waste at a working material recovery facility and transfer station. Field trips to The...
In 2018, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that approximately 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) were generated in the United States. Of this, around 24% (69 million tons) were recycled, and roughly 9% (25 million tons) were...
As adults, we are keenly aware of the risks that climate change poses to our planet, society, and the well-being of current and future generations. From increasingly frequent extreme weather events to food and water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and more, the...